Spent 5 nights at Iulia's place. She is very nice and she gave me a lot of advice regarding New York City.
My room was more than enough space for one person. There is a little fridge in the room that you can use. The room was super clean.
The appartment is located about 5 minutes from the subway (7 line). The ride up to Times Square must take around 20 minutes.
The neighborhood felt very safe. There is a supermarket about 2 minutes from Iulia's place.
The neighborhood is mainly residential. Just don't expect little nice bars, cafes or restaurants nearby. You'll have to walk or take the subway, but that's perfectly fine if you're only planning on sleeping there.