We had a great stay at Alex and Alex's place. They were very welcoming and always did their best to accomodate all our needs.
Alex was there when we arrived, he took us around the neighborhood and showed us some good restaurants. The bedroom was spaceful, the bed was nice and comfortable. It felt as if at the same time we were staying with some friends and also had the place for ourselves as they let us use the kitchen whenever we needed it. The subway is just 2 blocks away, and there are 2 more lines at ~15 min walking distance.
We'd both highly recommed staying at Alex's home to whoever is looking for a genuine and friendly taste of New York City !