Genee' and her roommates are awesome! They made me feel like I was at home. They took me with them to all kind of parties, met a lot of new people and had a wonderful time. You won't regret staying here!
The neighborhood is actually better than expected, its perfectly safe. There is a fast connection to downtown Manhattan with the 4 train, which takes you there in about 35 minutes. If you like a baseball or soccer game, the New York Yankee stadium is very close by.