We stayed at Melody’s apartment from the day before Thanksgiving until the following Saturday. She and her roommate were both away during that time, so we did not meet either of them. Melody was very accommodating, easy to deal with and easy to reach both before and during our stay. The price was unbeatable, and the location was great for us. I’d recommend it to anyone who needs an inexpensive place to stay in the Ridgewood area or prefers a neighborhood to a hotel and is neither a neatness freak nor a light sleeper - and especially to any musician who wants ready access to a grand piano while in NYC. The place was clean but cluttered. That didn’t bother me, but it does bother some people (e.g., my wife). The sound insulation in the building is not good. Some neighbors like to party late, and others rise early. The sounds that come through the walls and ceiling are not unpleasant, but neither are they conducive to sleep. We were able to get enough rest, but if you’re a light sleeper you might not.