Anthony was a very attentive host. When i requested an extra blanket and iron with ironing board I received them immediately. I had left my BlackBerry charger at home and Anthony even had one available to lend me while I was staying at his place.

The two rooms and separate bathroom he has on the ground level floor of his 3 story building were immaculate and had been recently completely done over and looked brand new. Wifi, a dorm sized fridge in the room and a small kitchen area between the two rooms with sink, dishes, silverware, toaster oven, microwave, etc. all available for your use.

I was kind of apprehensive about the neighborhood a few blocks away when I arrived, but had no problems whatsoever during my everyday trips through the neighborhood to and from the subway. His building and the room seemed to be very secure as well. There is a good sushi place just a few blocks away, another Japanese restaurant, an interesting Haitian/West Indies restaurant and assorted local (not chain) fast food places to eat. The neighborhood does shut down around 10-10:30 PM, so don't plan on eating out really late.

The subway is only a few blocks away, and best of all you can catch an express from the stop into Manhattan without having to endure 20 stops. There is also another subway line in the neighborhood that goes out to JFK airport.