This place was a great value for your money! I was in town for a week, so I really appreciated the use of the kitchen. There were pots/pans, utensils, spices, and a variety of other things at my disposal. As well as a refrigerator where I could keep my food. My room was a really nice size and came equipped with an air conditioner, which was fantastic because a couple of the days were quite hot. The bed was a nice size and I liked having hangers in the closet for a few of my items. There was also a couch and table. Ikkyukim was extremely helpful throughout my stay. He was very quick to respond to my messages and immediately fixed my door when there was an issue with the lock (even though it was pretty late). The bathroom and kitchen looked like they could use a deep cleaning, however nothing was truly gross. Usable.
In terms of location, I liked the area itself because it was close to grocery stores and restaurants (or there is a Dunkin Donuts and McDonald's as well if you walk a couple blocks). The place is a 10-15 minute walk from the 2 and 6 train, which take you into the heart of the city. That being said, prepare for about an hour train ride, depending on where you want to go. I liked that I could hop on the 6 train and, without transferring, go to Grand Central, Union Square, Bleecker Street, and Chinatown. The schedule for the 2 changed on the weekend, but the 6 did not. Plan ahead.
The neighborhood felt relatively safe. Staying there alone and walking back from the train by myself at night (as a young female) wasn't an issue. One evening, however, I did get lost and ended up in a different neighborhood that seemed dicier.
Overall, if you don't mind the train ride, this place was worth the money and Ikkyukim was a fabulous host!