Staying at MaElenas place was a highlight of my trip to New York. The accommodation is very well located: Broadway, Central Park and Columbia University are all within walking distance. Also the connection to the subway is only a few minutes walk away. The room was bright, friendly and clean. Noise from the street didn't bother me much and is unavoidable in New York anyway.
MaElena was a very warm host from the very beginning. I immediately felt at home. Since the journey through New York by public transport is sometimes confusing, she described me a very good route by train, which helped me to find her apartment without any problems. She knows the whole city very well and can give good advice in all questions. In addition, her two cats are incredibly sweet and trustful. I would have loved to stay even longer and highly recommend this accommodation.