If dirty sheets and linens are your thing ...
We checked in late and just needed a locked room with a bed and bathroom - with reasonable expectations of what was possible in NYC - and didn't quite get that. Room hadn't been cleaned - mystery red substance we're hoping was nail polish by the closet floor, damp towels thrown on the beds, and make up all over the pillowcase and sheets. Pulled the old coverlet over the bed and called it a night with sounds of boho charm below (actually more charming than the "hotel") - then woke up to a cold shower. Left as early as we booked late and I'm guessing manager made assumptions about "spoiled Americans" as he made a philosophical remark like "Hey, that's travel" - I've been to multiple countries and stayed at places in various budget ranges and while the privacy makes this more than a hostel, the lack of sanitation makes it worse. Lots of comments here point to same ... So start listening! Won't be back, especially with cleaner, cheaper options in same area and all around if planned/planning ahead (Hotwire!). Agree with previous poster, Henry Rollins and Slash might have stayed here in their up-and-coming gigging days - but none of that makes this cool. Their standards have been raised and so have mine.