Pros: Affordable; safe; private bathroom; near shops, restaurants, and public transit; spacious room with lots of closet space for NYC standards; Carlos is a friendly, helpful host who can help you navigate the neighborhood and public transportation.
Cons: Not as clean as advertised. My room was not ready when I checked in and was locked. When I returned late in the evening the room was unlocked and the bed was made, but when I turned the sheets they were soiled and had hair. When this was brought to Carlos’s attention he made the bed with clean sheets right away. The private bathroom was also not fully cleaned. The sink & toilet were fine but the there were hairs in the tub and drain. Other things to keep in mind: The building does not have an elevator, so you will be carrying luggage up 4 flights of stairs. Also, the neighborhood has a lot of street noise late into the night.