I really liked staying at Aletia´s place because it is a genuine apartment in NYC, which means that it is not located in a touristy or sightseeing area but in a nice latino neighborhood. Aletia is a nice and caring host and is open to any questions or queries. The apartment resembles the neighborhood: Sharing the common room with international, hard-working and open-minded people, you get a good NY real life insight.
The apartment is not a Hilton: It is a little older and thus a little more authentic. It is not as clean as an haute cuisine kitchen but is decorated with a sample of beautiful paintings. It is a good place to live and, for NY, it is available for a good price!