This place is a steal. To get the obvious out of the way: Yes, the room is technically a "loft" and if you are over 5 feet 6 inches (or thereabouts) tall, you cannot stand up without bumping your head, and yes, there is not a proper door. BUT. For my purposes this didn't matter, as I didn't plan on spending hours and hours in my bedroom -- I mainly wanted a comfortable place to sleep at night, for low cost, and with easy access to the subway. This place fit the bill, and then some. There's far more privacy than you would guess from the listing, as the other roommates did a great job of creating a makeshift wall that shields you from the living room. I stayed for 7 nights, and at no point did I feel a lack of privacy. Bonus? The building itself is AWESOME. A solid gym, a pool, a sauna, and a large game room, of sorts, where you can chill. Two blocks to the L-train. Other bonus? The roommates are awesome. Next time I visit New York, I hope to stay here again. Recommended.