Dorina is an amazing host! Always available if you have questions and very welcoming! The studio space is exactly as described in the listing, and I had an incredible time staying at her place. It really felt like home away from home. It is in a safe neighborhood, and the metro train station is a 10 to 15 minute walk away which takes you right into Manhattan! I would definitely recommend Dorina's studio basement to anybody who is planning a trip to New York. And I would absolutely book her place again for my next visit!