The neighborhood is safe. i wouldn't have any problems walking outside at 2AM. Sure there's a shelter across the street and a parole office next door. I wouldn't stand in front of the hotel taking pictures. But half a block away is the New York that most people would recognize. If you can get past the grittiness outside the door you'll find a gem of a hotel to stay in. Almost new as of this writing. Super comfortable beds. Great showers and bathrooms. Slightly smaller rooms typical of New York. For the price (about $200) this is a great place to stay.
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