The location of Sasha's place is fantastic. The room is very simple but completely serviceable. The room is on a busy well-lit street and it is very loud at night. I would definitely recommend bringing a mask to sleep in if light bothers you as the curtains are sheer.
Sasha and his wife were very easy to communicate with and overall my stay was good. The check in and check out process was a breeze and It was nice to explore a part of New York I've never stayed in before. Highly recommend this place if you're on a budget and don't need a lot of frills.