I enjoyed my stay at the hostel. It is clean and quiet. Stayed here long term for a month, and all the different guests I met were considerate and easy going. It's smaller than other hostels I've stayed at, but that's NY. Everything is smaller. But there is all the necessary essentials.
There isn't a full kitchen, but the kitchenette includes the basics, such as a sink, dishes, hotplate, microwave, etc for simple cooking. I spent most of my stay eating out, but saw some guests make use of the kitchen amenities.
It is conveniently located, close to many of the main subway lines and within walking distance to some iconic NY sights.
Some of the hostel consists of flex rooms separated by curtains and not walls with doors (though there are some private rooms as well). But the guests during my stay were mainly quiet and conscientious, so the lack of walls was not an issue.
Overall enjoyed my stay and my interaction with the co-hosts who consistently came to check on things around the hostel. Wouldn't hesitate to book again if I needed another long term stay in NY.