This is a neatly arranged place, with a very compact bathroom and kitchen, but a good amount of light. Furniture is definitely battered, but kept clean. Beds are comfy. We were there in freezing weather - there are plenty of electric heaters to compensate for somewhat sporadic provision of building heat. Plus there's a tendency to run out of hot water at certain times. Location near Q train is excellent - there's a laundry on 2nd Ave if needed and excellent bagel place, plus a Key Foods Supermarket close. Elem was a very responsive manager. We stayed for a month.