I stayed at Herman's for the best part of two months during the Summer. I'd never been to New York before, nor lived abroad for more than a fortnight. Herman's hospitality made this, potentially, daunting experience about as relaxed as could reasonably be expected.
He was there to pick me up from the airport and gave me a lift back at the end of the trip. On the day I arrived he let me know where the supermarket was, took me to get a subway ticket, helped me plan my daily commute and, otherwise, did everything he could to help settle me in.
The room was spacious and clean, space was provided for my own groceries, rules were spelled out clearly at the outset and didn't interfere with my daily routine.
Herman was also great company, both interested and interesting. I'd recommend his place to anyone staying in New York but, most especially, a person visiting for the first time and, understandably, worried about navigating the city. Herman will set you right!