This is a mixed bag.
The room is large, the bed is large and comfy. The wall paper is a grey brick: I loved it.
The apartment is conveniently located, the subway stop is on the same block, and it’s not a long ride to the city.
Large stores and a supermarket are at the corner, and it is a short walk to an area with a nice mix of trendy restaurants and stores with old-school Mom and Pop stores.
You might also want to know, the room has its own entrance and has been disconnected from the rest of Nicks apartment. To enter Nicks apartment, where your bathroom and kitchen are, you need to walk into the public hall. Your door locks behind you. Walk down the hall, enter Nicks apartment with a key, take off your shoes, if they are outdoor shoes. Same on the return, exit Nicks apartment, lock the door, walk down the hallway, open your lock. I found this to be very inconvenient and uncomfortable, especially at night or if I was in pyjamas. Personally, had I known this in advance I would have paid more and chosen another location. It wasn't horrible. I have lived in developing nations where there is no indoor plumbing. But for New York City, it is unusual enough that it should be mentioned in advance.
The room is ground floor, street level, and the garbage cans are directly in front. Thus, Nick recommends you keep your blinds closed at all times. People can see in from the street or when throwing out garbage. However, the street is pretty quiet for an NYC street and with the windows closed, noise was not an issue. I just missed natural light.
If you are looking for value, this could be your place. The majority of places I looked at were significantly more expensive, and many of the places I saw in this price range were shared rooms, not private. If you are looking to see New York on a budget, or have a job outside the home and aren’t home much, and if you don’t mind the separate bathroom, Nicks place could work well for you.