I loved Sophia’s place overall. I definitely plan to stay again when I go back to NY. The place was very clean, towels and dishes were plentiful and the space itself was nicely decorated and thought out.
It’s close to a lot of stores and the walkability of the area was nice. There a Park right next to the building which would be a good place to read a book and enjoy nature. There was always a parking spot available on either of the side streets, which was convenient for grocery shopping and feeling safe.
There were a few cons though, the place sits on a busy street, with a bus stop right out front, so trying to sleep in wasn’t happening during either the weekdays or weekend. I did have an issue with the kitchen sink not draining properly, but I did a little DIY (baking soda and vinegar) and it was a non-issue afterward.
The walls are also SUPER thin and I could hear everything that went on in the unit above me (walking around, talking, screaming kid...not pleasant). On the weekends there is someone in the area that plays music loudly so it’s heard from blocks away and it was kinda of nice during the day, having the window open and just immersing in the culture of the community, but they didn’t turn it off til almost midnight which was a bit annoying.
Overall, it’s a great place and after wanting to stay in it for over a year, I was not disappointed in my decision to book it. Sophia was a great host, staying in touch and making sure I had everything that was needed to make my week long stay a good one.
Great host, great place, great area.