Amazing place in a budget! For an affordable price the room gives you a comfortable privacy, bed + covers, desk, wifi, even netflix, pretty much everything you need. I didn't actually meet Hugo but his brother and mother were extremely accommodating.
Location-wise, it can be a bit far up north but hey you can't find a place like this in Manhattan anyway. Families live in the apartment and is a safe neighborhood. Best thing is, the place is very close to the line 1 subway!