Very much enjoyed staying at Mel's place. While the place itself is a little old - steam boiler that briefly stopped working and some slow drains - Mel more than makes up for it as he's thought through all the details that make the room a very comfy place to be. Super responsive, like helped me out with an extra extension cord to facilitate plugging more things in. So I felt right at home really quickly and felt like Mel and the other housemates were super chill and welcoming. Neighborhood is East Harlem with a mix of cultures and restaurants all within a couple blocks walk. As it's right near 3rd Ave it's a bit loud with sirens, but, hey, that's NYC. Would happily stay again.