Staying at Mel's was a perfect experience! He met us at the beginning of a huge snow storm and was so pleasant! The room was exceptionally clean and spacious with two great windows. The bathroom was also spotless, with large towels and an inviting bathtub and always plenty of hot water! The neighborhood is safe and close to what we needed--two cool cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, and the subway. There's a small fridge and a microwave for late night snacks or warming up leftovers. We have stayed with airbandb several times in New York and it's always been positive. However, Mel's was the best! We would return for sure.