Now this is a 5 star review with an asterisk.
Pros:
Michael as a host is fantastic, very kind and helpful.
Located in a perfect area in Manhattan, anything you need is within a 5 minute walk.
Checking in is very simple.
You absolutely get amazing value for what you get.
Cons:
So many stairs. To get to the room you're go up nearly 80 steps which are reasonably steep.
The room is small so if you don't like confined areas this isn't ideal.
The shower/toilet stalls are crammed too.
Being where it is there is a lot of street noise, but he does supply ear plugs.
Socket is placed above bed so long charger cables are necessary to use your phone and charge it at the same time.
If the cons don't disway you then it's absolutely worth choosing to stay with Michael if you are a solo traveller in NYC. I know I'll be coming back if I ever return.