The host, Hugo, his brother, and mother all made me feel extremely welcome. They also went well out of their way to make me comfortable. When, due to extenuating circumstances, the hot water stopped working, both Hugo and his brother followed up extensively with the landlord and offered alternative arrangements to take a hot shower. The location was very convenient. I needed to finish up my job at Columbia, and it was a 20 minute walk. There's also a Fairway nearby, and the 1 subway - which runs frequently - is only a few blocks away. The accommodations themselves were simple but extremely clean.