My mom and I stayed at Mario's place during our first visit to NYC. Great neighbourhood where you can feel like a real new yorker. We took a few different subway lines; all of them were within a few blocks/5mins walk to the apartment. Coming from LA, I was a bit worried about the temperature in the room in March. It was actually very warm! Kitchen and bathroom were fully equipped to make you feel at home.
We had the pleasure of meeting with Mario to check in. Communication both on airbnb and in person was easy and quick! I strongly recommend Mario's place to anyone who wants to stay in a less touristy but charming area.