I arrived at New York in December at Raju's place, as a solo traveler. The neighborhood was filled with Christmas' lights and spirits. The room is as beautiful as it looks on the picture (and the entire house smells really good as well). Plus, she is an amazing host! Even before you arrive, she's always willing to give you a hand in anything you need and once you're there, you can always find her in her room at night.
All in all, I enjoyed the privacy and comfort I felt. I could move from the kitchen to the toilet and then to my room with total freedom. The second floor is pretty much yours, and for the price it is totally accessible. There is a main road in short walking distance where you can find all types of shops, laundry services, and mobile stores to buy your SIM cards. The subway is also really close, and from there you can go anywhere.
So, would I come back?
No doubt I would!
*if you are a person who cares a lot about the environment, you can take all your plastic bottles to a near station where they give you coupons in exchange for your residues. It's something I discovered on my last day, but I still hope you find it useful. For organic residues like food scraps, I kept them stored and took them to Union Square (there is a Composting drop-off site just there).