Svjetlana was an excellent host. Very thorough in her directions from the train station to her house. She was there to greet me and walk me through all the house rules etc. She was very accommodating and was very interesting person to meet and get to know. The room was exactly how it was described and was a very nice place to stay for the money. The location is very convenient for all areas of NYC. Getting on the 1 train gets you almost everywhere in the city. I really enjoyed the walks around the neighborhood, especially around Columbia University. Very quiet and family friendly area.