Franklin met me at the building door when I arrived and showed me up and around. He was very generous, saying it was fine to use things in the kitchen, including in the fridge. There were nice amenities like instant (bottled) hot water. The wifi wasn't blazing fast (i.e. maybe no video conferencing), but still workable. The room is small, but just what I needed — a place to crash for two nights. It was warm enough despite the cool weather (around freezing). While it's just a room in an apartment, you get the living room and a dining table. I never saw Franklin or his wife after I arrived. We were on different schedules, and so being there felt spacious. They have a dog and cat who are quiet and calm and sweet. The hot water was a little kooky in the shower, but hey — it's an apartment in New York. ;) Overall, great value!