Sid was an awesome host, he was flexible in our check in and check out and he happily gives tips and advice about NYC. (Bonus: he also has a very friendly dog)
The place is very close to the subway which takes you anywhere in the city and the neighborhood is safe even at late nights and there are supermarkets and a pharmacy near by.
The house itself is old and the furniture and bathrooms are not "modern/contemporary" but this didn't affect our stay whatsoever.
Of course I would stay there when I'm in the city again and I believe it's hard to find anything else like this for this value.