My rating is based on the value. Clean room, safe environment, friendly staff, ample parking, very good price for NYC/LI. It’s not a five star, no, nor does it charge you for that. I’ve stayed here several times as a female solo traveler. You may feel tentative on a busy urban street if you’re not from a city but tucked around the corner is a really nice neighborhood and some great suburban like shops and eateries on Tulip, walkable.