Asad and his wife were very friendly and attentive. Where we stayed was about an hour from Manhattan (1 bus ride and about 18 train stops) so we were able to explore the city in a adventurous way. Asads place was nice as they provided bagels, cereal and coffee for breakfast. The only thing I recommend is to bring ear plugs. The walls are pretty thin so it’s easy to hear the other tenants and noise from the kids above. Great price, great location by LGQ, safe and hosts were great.