In a nutshell, I'm not certain how this place has gotten any decent reviews. If you're 21, backpacking through New York with a friend, and looking to just "slum it", this place would be fine. It is very dirty, many roaches seen during the stay, and just tiny. Pictures of this place are extremely deceiving. We stayed here for a week while my UEA apt was getting renovated, and was I sorry I chose this place. The drain did not work (imagine showers in dirty bath water to your knees), we didn't have hot water at all for 1.5 days (ice-cold water only), and did I mention the place was filthy. I chose this place based on many positive reviews. These must have been written by friends or cousins of the owner of the building who owns this and many of the properties in the area. I HIGHLY DO NOT RECOMMEND!! Very disappointing on so many levels. Sorry