I stayd at Ben's place for 2 months. I liked to stay there. Ben is a really easy going and helpful person who knows about a lot of nice places to go in NYC.
The apartment is located in the perfect area of Inwood. The Neighbourhood is very nice and safe. Also there are two amazing parks right in front of the house and also the Hudson river is just a few minutes away. By subway it takes only 25 min in to midtown.
I can recomand Ben's place to all travellers who don't need a private room and like to have fun.