Jhon's hospitality completely made this experience for me. I had thought I was paying for a room and a bed, where occasionally I'd see him on my way in/out of the house, but instead, I felt like a new friend in his home. I got to know him and his family through this weekend and I loved every bit of it.
As for the room itself, it is an excellent place to rest after exploring the city. and if you're visiting NYC for the first time like I was, then you don't need anything more! I spent four days on my feet and was only at the house to sleep, so what I got was no less than what I needed -- in fact, it was more, because I was able to meet this new family and have a wonderful time as a guest in their home.
You can't pay enough for that. I'd certainly stay with Jhon again, or perhaps just visit the next time I'm in the city.