My brother and I stayed at Michael's flat for two nights. Everything was clean, and his place has a lot of character! We were so amused by all the cool artefacts and artwork and everything else! It's situated in a perfect spot around Hell's Kitchen. Times Square and Central Park are well within walking distance. (This was my third visit to NYC so I was more or less familiar with the city, but for first-timers this would be an awesome place to stay at). The only thing that surprised us a little bit was that the room was much smaller than we'd thought (probably more than enough for one person though). The bunk bed (which is extremely comfy and cozy, by the way) is probably the reason why the room "feels" a bit small. But Michael and his girlfriend whom we had the pleasure of meeting as well, more than make up for that, with wide open smiles and hospitality and lots of great tips on what to do around town. Michael went out of his way to accommodate us, in terms of check-in/check-out time, and making sure we had everything we needed and had a pleasant stay. I certainly recommend this place if you want to feel like you're living in New York City like a real New Yorker for a few days!