Niko is a great host! He greeted us with an open door as we arrived and gave us a succinct tour of his home. Niko is genuine and eager to answer any questions. The room is actually perfectly sized, and we never had any trouble with noises. The room was also kept quite comfortable with the swamp cooler. The location is PERFECT! Some Broadway shows are just down the block, the subway is around the corner, and a fabulous array of restaurants occupy the neighborhood. For local spots, we really enjoyed Empanada Mama.