YWCA

A good 8 years ago, I have stayed for a month at this location. Being new to NYC and with a marriage in shambles, I was forced into a hostile and unfamiliar life with very little money in my pocket. The YWCA welcomed me and made me feel safe. At that time the building was undergoing major renovations but that didn’t ruin the family feeling the staff and the pristine grounds conveyed.
The single rooms are very clean and you can ask for a TV if you wish. There is a sink in the room, and you will share the bathroom with other tenants. The kitchen is also shared, but it is spacious and equipped like a chef’s kitchen. The bathrooms are immaculate. You can even shower without slippers.
The YWCA gives the option of renting a one bedroom apartment (not sure if it still is), but they are in great demand. If you are a woman on the run with little options and even less hope, I deeply recommend the YWCA on 3^rd avenue.