My son stayed here for a couple of months for academic purposes in a university nearby. Marjorie was a great host and very friendly. The room and flat are as described. There is a bus that leaves you just half a block away, which connects also to the subway system. The neighberhood is quiet and nice, with shops nearby for your needs. Good bathroom, washing machine, bed, and shared commodities within the flat. If you dont necessarily need to be in the middle of Manhattan in your NYC trip, I would highly recomend Marjories place as it will be hard to find something as cozy, with a great host, and with a great cost-benefit compared to Manhattan prices.