Gregory and Irene were ideal hosts. They were responsive during the whole process of booking and our stay, a pleasure to meet in person, and they allowed us plenty of privacy. Our room was spacious, sunny, well appointed, and has a nice remote control air conditioner. You also have a nice view of all of the beautiful flowers and plants in front of the house. The bathroom is very newly (very nicely) remodeled and the largest I've seen in Manhattan. As far as we could tell, we had it to ourselves. I loved the neighborhood and felt comfortable there. In the evening, families and friends gather on each others stoops to shoot the breeze, there are sweet little community gardens, and there is a nice range of amenities in the immediate area (laundromat, cute coffee shops, etc). The convenience of the nearby subway stop, which is on an express line, cannot be overstated.