I stayed at the Aletia's place for 1 week and in general I am very happy with my choice - good price, great location and friendly host. My room had a lock with key which was one of my requirements to feel safe. The subway is literally 10 steps from the apartment building and it was absolutely not scary to come back home even at 2am for a girl on her own. It is about 20 minutes to get to the Times Square from Aletia's place which I think very close for NYC.
Thank you Aletia for making my visit so great :) I felt real NY atmosphere.