Lou was very accommodating and even helped me carry my bags upstairs. She lives on the second floor of an apartment block without elevator.
Pros: Lou is very open and honest, she is lovely. The apartment was clean and she provided me space in the fridge for my groceries. She provided two towel, soap and shampoo/conditioner packet which was very hospitable. The room was big enough for my 2 big suitcases and small bags. She provided a fan to help with the auto-heating in the apartment block. Its about a 5-10 min walk to the 4 train and 10 mins. to the AC trains and it takes approx. 20 mins. to get into Manhattan. The neighborhood is just on the outskirts of being gentrified but I was safe the entire time and walk about in the late evenings with no problem. Great value for money.
Cons: The auto-heating in the apartment block made the room really warm but she provided a fan. The noise from the street was a little too loud at times with music or cars or people just talking loudly. If you are a deep sleeper you should be fine.