I stayed at Tye and Etienne’s place for a month while I was in New York for school. It was exactly what I was looking for during my stay, and the value was unbeatable. The space is relatively small but was more than enough for my needs. Tye was away during my stay and I only met Etienne a few times, but he was extremely kind and even invited me to come see one of his gigs in the city (he is a blues musician).
The only real complaint I have is that the apartment does not have a washer or dryer as I was led to believe, but there is a very convenient laundromat a few doors down run by some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met. The neighborhood is quiet and safe, but amenities are a bit lacking as there are few stores or restaurants in the area. Luckily the subway is extremely close, and it’s easy to get to the heart of the city whenever you need to.