I have to say, Farouk is unequivacally one of my favorite Airbnb hosts. If I had known of the pleasant experiece I was to have I would have booked a longer stay. Farouk is friendly, kind and very accomodating. The apartment itself is very clean, spacious and comfortable; and in a city as loud as NYC, noise in this apartment was surprisingly nonexixstent. There is ample closet space, and a desk with which to study or eat, and laundry steps away. The location is superb. There are plenty of restaurants and supermarkets and mom and pop shops lining the street. The subway is about 3 blocks away and the bus stop even closer. If you stay with Farouk you'll feel very welcome and for the price he's charging it's a steal.