The room is one of three rooms in a what seemed to us very typical, charming but run down little Manhattan apartment. The check in was smooth and the (assumably automated) communication helpful. Our room was clean and tidy, the common area a little less. Be prepared to sharing bathroom and kitchen with up to 4 more people - and all the possible nuisances this might bring. The kitchen is too small to really cook and there’s no place to sit and eat, which is fine as the city offers endless choices. Jackie’s recommendations for food were great. The location is a good starting point to explore the city (even though the subway station is 10-15 rather than 3 minutes walk away). We had several maintenance issues which were resolved quickly. We would have appreciated a more frequent and thorough cleaning of the bathroom. Apart from that the room is a great option if you don’t want to spend a fortune and we’re looking forward to coming back.