New York is very expensive and I'd say that this place is very good value for money compared to other places. The hosts weren't there when we came but their system for check-in / check-out was super ideal. The room was kind of run down but otherwise well cared for and clean. The shared areas were similar. If I had to compare it to anything, it would be a really nice hostel. We mostly spent our time there sleeping but it was a really comfortable and enjoyable place to stay and we would come back again. Only "negative" would be that it's not the nicest area in Brooklyn. We have friends who live in Bed-Stuy and they advised us to take a taxi late at night in that area. Glad we took there advise, but we didn't have any bad experiences in the neighbourhood !