We didn't meet Shirley but we loved our stay! The place is very clean and comfortable, and it is a good value for what you are paying. Last night we had a noisy neighbor in the room next to us but that didn't disturb our night sleep. The AC is great too. One thing I feel like it is worth mentioning is that it is quite a walk to get to subway 7 . So you need to take a bus (recommended).
Overall experience is great ! I would recommend her apartment rooms to anyone visiting NY. It takes around 50 minutes to get from her apartment to downtown Manhattan ( walking + subway 7 ).
Thanks to Shirley for her hospitality