I had a very pleasant stay, and I would definitely recommend Tom´s place to anyone going to New York. This is a very nice studio, and someone obviously put a lot of effort in making it nicely decorated and well equipped (I loved the Nespresso machine, and the shower is better than what you would find in most expensive hotels). The neighborhood is safe and has some good restaurants in the Columbia area and in Fredrick Douglass Ave. It´s a very short subway trip to midtown. Tom was a good host and offered good tips about dining options. Overall, a very satisfying experience.