Biren was very patient with me arriving after 11 p.m. on a Saturday. He made sure I would experience a welcoming reception. Both him and his mom Gita were very attentive making sure that my stay was a success. I had a good chat with both of them.

Due to the chosen perspective, the room looks a bit bigger on the picture than it actually is, which on the other hand is not of major concern as the room is big enough for two (the bed is big and cosy). The window blind was not working properly and required some manual intervention. Everything was very clean and tidy, especially the bathroom; Gita takes a good care of that. At times I wished the heating was on, as it could become a bit fresh at night. One may also hear planes arriving at the LaGuardia Airport, which can occasionally break the sleep (there are earplugs provided by the host).

The neighborhood is very diverse but predominantly East Asian and Mexican (towards the Northern Boulevard). There are plenty of different shops and restaurants in the area that manifest that. However, apart from the culinary diversity there is not much to do. There is a hub 10 min walk away where you can take one of the trains that will take you to Midtown Manhattan or anywhere else (count 25 min or more).