Livinus, his wife and child were really nice and responsive. His place is right off the subway, and the room looks exactly like in the pictures. The room faces a main, busy street (149th) so expect a lot of city noise, particularly on weekends. It's also on the fourth floor without elevator, which was no problem for me, but keep it in mind if you have mobility issues or big bags. It's a good, affordable option to stay in NYC.