Leon's place was quiet, colorful, clean, and well-appointed. There was air-conditioning in every room-- so helpful in a heatwave-- and Leon was a friendly, responsive, and helpful host. The neighborhood may not be the most bustling in New York, but it's beautiful and warm and full of great people. This is a really nice place to stay.
My only note is that people with kids under 2 or 3 might want to think twice or communicate with Leon before committing to this spot-- there is an open stairway that might be a little tricky for people with really small kids (but no big deal if your kids are older or you don't have em!).