Paul’s place is exactly as described. It’s the first room immediately after the front door and has its own lock. You will need to go through the public hallway to access the rest of Paul’s apartment and the bathroom. For light sleepers (like myself) I’d recommend sleep aids like an eye mask or ear plugs because your room is on the first floor facing the street. Paul had an opposite schedule from mine so the shared bathroom was never an issue. Since your room is right next to his (it’s separated by a curtain and a locked door), you might hear some noise if he’s home. But that is standard with New York living. The room is spacious and has a small desk and an arm chair. The neighborhood has tons of food options. When I stayed there the G train did not run on the weekends, so you’ll need to take the bus or walk 15 min from the L station.