I stayed at Alicia's place for a month, and I had a great time. It accurately matches its description in the listing, and I can only recommend the place. It's one of the best value for money you will find for a long (or short !) time in NYC.
She and her family are very welcoming while respecting your privacy, which was the perfect mix I expected renting a room in a family apartment.
The apartment as a whole : stunning. It is a large apartment with an outstanding view, I liked both the architecture of the building itself and the decoration of the apartment. The kitchen is very well-equipped, organized, and you can cook anytime you want. The shower is accessible anytime too. The place is spotless. Arrival was seamless : Alicia was not here but her friend was and explained everything I needed to know.
The room : as described, small but smartly organized, the bed is comfortable, and the half-bathroom (WC + sink) is really a plus. As indicated there is no aircon but a ceiling fan and an additional fan if needed, which I never used, since I had no trouble sleeping even though the summer was very hot. Mosquito nets on the windows. Spotless as well.
The location : it is a safe, working class neighborhood. The subway station is literally two minutes away, and is safe even late at night. 45 minutes ride to lower Manhattan. I found walking safe at night too. There is a city bike docking station one minute away, and you can ride your bike along the Riverbank State Park, which I enjoyed a lot. Uber rides to lower Manhattan start at approx. 40 dollars. For a set price for your trip back to the airport, you can ask Alicia the contact details of the local company she regularly uses. Well-supplied grocery store 3 minutes away, fruits and veg stalls around.
The host is an absolute dream and has a great set up for guests travelling alone.