Claudina is a very nice hostess. She accepted to open very late the night of our arrival and she meet us with a big smile. The room is located on the second floor of the house, is very quiet, it has a space for clothes and the private bathroom, is a bit warm but you can use the fan. The photos depict the space well. The kitchen is shared with the people occupying the other 3 rooms on the same floor but in our case we hardly crossed. The neighborhood is neutral, getting off the subway (about 8-10 minutes from the house) there are a few fast food a grocery with many options, a supermarket, laundry, etc. Not many cafes or restaurants nearby but you can take the subway to Williamsburg which is a more lively area about 3 stations away. If is your first time in Manhattan you might want something more central but for work, study etc. it's a good option.