We enjoyed our stay at Anthony's place. It was easy to find from the subway (A and C line) and was on a relatively quiet side street off of Nostrand. You can be in Manhattan in about half an hour. The place was secure and we felt comfortable there.

The room itself was fantastic! It was a private room (w/ a separate lock on the door) and contained a bathroom in-suite, which was a huge plus. Clearly, Anthony spent some time thinking of what people would need/want during their stay. There were plenty of towels, blankets, and pillows and extra basics like toothpaste and soap. It was good thing too--since I absentmindedly left my toothpaste at home. The room also had basic cable TV, a small refrigerator, and internet access.

There was a kitchen outside of the room, which is shared with another room across the hall. There was another guest staying in that room while we were there.

In short, I highly recommend Anthony's place if you're coming to visit NYC and need an affordable, clean place to stay.