Bedhaus is rad, and it's the antidote to your standard NY hostel setup. Really warm shared spaces, enough room to get away and have some privacy, too. Showers and bathrooms were really well-kept. Pizza shop down the street has a better slice than four others I tried in town. Just a quick walk to catch the metro, easy ride into Lower Manhattan with plenty of transfers from there.
I gunked up one of the stove burners with some burnt spinach, so I texted the host, and they took care of it right away. Don't know where you could find a homier, more communal feel. Book it now and move on to planning the rest of your trip.