I stayed with Denise and her roomate for a week and I had a great time there. The room is big, clean and full of light, the train stations are only 5 minutes walk away, and the area is safe and relatively quiet for NYC.
Denise is a really laid back host who values cleanliness, knows a lot about the city and was very helpful in suggesting the most interesting places to visit around the city! I would recommend her place to anyone looking to explore NYC!