First of all, Yusu is a great host and it makes all the diference. What you will get at his place is a completely independent and spacious room + bathroom, pretty much as in a hotel. On top of that, a shared kitchen. It means you get space and privacy. Location is perfect. The blocs around are of historic low rise buildings. The neighborhood is vibrant but not loud and a two blocks walk leads to Times Square. When I stayed there, the place had just been refurbished and Yusu was working on some of the few things that were not working properly yet, such as cable TV and Internet. Still, it was a great stay. I'm definitely coming back.