Gaudhi, Teresa (his mother) and his brother are amazing hosts, they'll make you feel like a member of their family.
Gaudhi took me out one of the nights to show me the Lower East Side, it was really cool.
You got to know that you're renting only a mattress, the room where is located is free access and next to the kitchen, so if you have sleeping problems, sensitive with smells (kitchen) or needs privacy this probably is not the place for you.
I had some sleeping problems due to the external and internal noise, but I guess in a city like NY this is common and I wasn't adapted.
If you're willing to crash late and wake up early you won't have any problem.
Easy access to the subway, close to Central Park, restaurants and bars.
The neighborhood might scare you at first sight but I walked late (2 am) and nothing happened.
Ring the bell once you're there, 1B.