Great place to stay in NYC.

Pros: The price. The location (it's Manhattan, three blocks from the underground and three from Central Park), the host is nice, bilingual and easygoing. The futon is comfortable, private (with a curtain, though private).

Things to consider: I would recommend it only to people who need a place to sleep (the space is used during the day and night as a rehearsal for theatre actors). The neighbourhood is located in Harlem, i.e. liquor stores in the corners with 50-Cent looking fellows at night, or drinking at the entrance of the building. The futon is placed next to a window with some missing glasses, so early in the morning people pass by talking or yelling, and that's your wake up call.

All in all, it's a good price and a convenient spot to spend the night for backpackers or seasoned travelers. I was there two nights and have no complaint, in fact I'm planning to go back.