Karin is a wonderful host who was very welcoming and informative during my visit to NYC. She is very easy to talk to and I enjoyed her recommendations for things to see and do. The room she offers is tidy, spacious, and secure. It also has better lighting than the picture would seem to indicate. The bathroom is shared but it was very clean and well kept. The location is a short walk to the subway or to Columbia and makes it a very convenient place to stay. I will look to stay again with Karin the next time I'm in New York.