Giac's place was exactly what I was looking for. It is in a nice, safe neighborhood and it is clean and quiet for a good night's sleep. Giac was very helpful and accommodating. I didn't run into the other person staying in the other room, I felt I was by myself all the time I was in the apartment. My favorite thing about Giac's is the location, 15 mins walking distance to the subway station, and less than 10 mins subway ride to the village where you can find fantastic jazz and blues clubs. Giac's place is in East village which has its own character, I found a very interesting poetry cafe while wandering around and listened to some incredible local poets there! You can just walk aimlessly and find some interesting places that make feel you are really in NYC. I would definitely stay at Giac's next time when I'm in town