We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chris's Cosy Cave.
Pros:
Great location; only a 10 minute walk to the subway station and 20 minutes to central Manhattan.
Local grocery store less than 3 minute walk away
Very clean and tidy
Has everything you need for self-catering
Super comfy bed
Cons:
Floorboards are very squeaky
The boiler makes a noticeable sound around 6am
Overall we would recommend this basement apartment. Just make sure to pack some earplugs in case you are a light sleeper.