i never met (only emailed) with biren, but his mom was there when i arrived. the room is small and perfectly suitable for a single traveler. the AC and wifi work well. bathroom down the hall seems shared to be with another tenant. the neighborhood is one of the most interesting for food in nyc, with every kind of indus subcontinent, thai, south asian, and latino family restaurants within a short walk or subway ride. there is decent on street parking, hard to find in nyc. (the property is about 6 long blocks from the most useful subway stop. there's lots to see during that walk.)