This is an affordable option to staying at NYC. The place is as described and walkable distance to Columbia University on 168th St (aprox. 20 min. to walk). The instructions to and from JFK to the AirB&B location was straightforward with detailed explanation from Dana. Of note, the room is spacious and plenty of natural lighting. For those who are light sleepers, there are some noises at night but that's to be expected in NYC. Wearing ear plugs will help, and I didn't have problems sleeping.