We couldn't have asked for a better location. Mike and his housemates were friendly, helpful, and made it comfortable for us to be in their home. We arrived at 1:30 in the morning, and let Mike know in advance. He was there to let us in and show us around and get us settled. The pictures and description are accurate (the bedroom is small!). It was amazingly quiet at night, as it's set back from the street, in the center of the block. As others have said, it's conveniently located to everything you need, and the neighborhood is populous and feels safe. We especially enjoyed walking the High Line, which begins about a 15 minute walk from Mike's place.