Jake was a very sweet guy, unfortunately his place was a disappointment. I know it's an old building, and New York is an expensive city to visit, but I did expect the place to be clean. It was not (mold in the shower and on the shower curtain, dirty kitchen, dust everywhere). There was no soap in the bathroom, and both beds were uncomfortable. On the plus side it's spacious for a studio, the neighborhood is diverse with lots of little interesting eateries, and the subway is right next door (you can hear the S train all night.)