I can't rave enough about Ivan's space! Everything was brand new, high quality, and impeccably maintained. The common areas are well maintained with daily cleaning by professional staff and the room was left alone for our privacy.
The kitchen was well-stocked with a daily supply of tea, coffee, and cookies. Having an on-site laundry, full-size fridge, and dishwasher were all really great features of an already well-prepared space.
The room was cozy and enough for two. All the features were there - TV, desk with lots of storage, a roomy closet, and an AC that can freeze the North Pole, if needed. Perfect!
The building itself is lovely and anyone we ran into in the hallways was nice. While we were warned by New Yorkers about the neighborhood, we had zero negative experiences and will very likely be looking to stay in the area next time we travel. The deli a block away made the best, super cheap sandwiches, there are excellent bars and restaurants within a few minutes' walk (even a Starbucks, though do check out the local cafes first) and the subway stop gets you just about on any train.
You won't regret staying at Ivan's place and you'll enjoy living like a local while here!