From the time we got there to the time we left, Gaudhi was an outstanding host. Even though we left a bit early on the last day, he was very accommodating. One of the nights I was feeling very ill and he let us put the bed on the floor so we wouldn't have to climb up without hesitation. The two other people that live with him, his mother and brother, are both very warm and welcoming. It felt like I was staying at my cousins house in all honesty. He had answers to any questions I had about the city. The apartment was small, and so is every other apartment in New York, but it didn't feel cramped. The room was clean, the bed was made and linened up for us. You do have to climb to get into the bed, but after the second or third time, you get used to it and it is surprisingly comfortable. Even only being a full, it fit me and my girlfriend perfectly. The bathroom was clean as well, the shower is big enough to fit a couple people, and the shower head is fantastic! The neighborhood really isn't that bad, we felt safe the entire time. We smoke so we were outside on the stoop for a good amount of time and except for a couple stragglers walking up and asking for a cigarette, no one really bothered us. There are a couple delis on each end of the block and quite a few just a couple minutes away, and they are all the bomb dot com and cheap to eat at! Especially for some late night munchies. I wish there were more delivery options nearby but that's not a big deal. The subway was a block and a half away, and it was 15 minutes to get to Times Square. Central Park was a three block walk, it was just the perfect place. To end the blabber, this was a five star experience on a one star budget. If you're trying to experience New York and want to have enough money left over to go into the city and shop, this is definitely the place to stay at! Thank you for the great stay Gaudhi!