Stayed almost 3 weeks, and had a wonderful time.
Room: The one I rented was facing the street area, so got plenty of natural light. A little small- you get the basics, a chair, table, bed, and closet- but very clean and comfy. Adequate for solo traveller.
Host: Chandle is very friendly and flexible, easy to talk to. He served me coffee and cookies when I arrived, and helped with the luggage. I even got to accompany him to his art show! I almost felt like I was hanging out with a close relative. He also handed out a Metro map when I arrived. So thoughtful!
Location: Great! less than one block from the subway. Can be in Manhattan in 20 minutes if you switch from the local to the express subway (one stop). Meanwhile, there's also a bus stop a block or less away.
Neighborhood: Medium quiet, very safe even late at night. Peaceful enough to get a good night's sleep (you won't get that in Midtown!). Residential street off the main road. Mostly families and young professionals. Very Mexican and Latino and Chinese, so you get a choice of some great restaurants in those cuisines. Laundromats and grocery just around the corner, and gorgeous Sunset Park is just across the main road.