If you are looking for a budget bedroom in the heart of Manhatten that is close to food and public transportation then this is the place for you. If you plan on spending any time relaxing in the apartment then you need to look elsewhere because it is small and the common space is used by the owner (although shared equally with you). My wife and I were satisfied with the room and since we only relied on it as a place,to sleep and wash up, it met those needs well.