Everything it was supposed to be. A very very low price hostel stay in a dingy little corner of the Bronx. I had a few minor issues with getting the key at check in, but we were able to resolve them in a reasonable timeframe. Staff were helpful and friendly and things were kept clean. Beds are bunk beds but definitely not the least comfortable I've seen in a hostel. Expect to share the room with a number of international travelers.
If you understand and accept the no frills hostel experience you'll do fine here. If you don't you probably won't.