Pros:
- Good communication and the hosts seemed friendly
- Snacks on arrival were welcome
- A short walk to the Utica Avenue subway stop and then a 20-30 minute ride into Manhattan, so it was convenient for transport
Cons:
- The area was a bit run down. We didn't have any issues, but it didn't feel that safe at night.
- A bit gloomy inside
- Street noise is fairly audible in the room from traffic, passers by, sirens etc
Overall it was a reasonable base for New York sightseeing, and cheaper than you pay in Manhattan. It probably won't give you a warm fuzzy feeling, but if you want somewhere clean within easy reach of the centre it'll do fine.