Alesandra was a great host - she was really quick to respond to any questions before my stay, and checked in on me to make sure everything was ok during it. Although we didn’t see that much of each other, she was very friendly and accommodating.
The neighbourhood is lively but felt safe, although slightly different to the Upper East Side, and gives you a flavour of the real New York - it’s also very close to Central Park and the subway, which is convenient for getting into midtown and lower Manhattan.
The room’s a decent size, as is the kitchen and living area and there’s everything you could need. Overall, this is a great value place to stay in New York and I’d definitely stay there again if I was back in the city.