Orestes' place is amazing. It's in a lovingly renovated and tastefully decorated townhouse. The room is in a basement apartment with a separate entrance and private bathroom. During warmer months, a private backyard is available for use. The place is on a quiet side street in Long Island City, a lively but not too lively Queens neighborhood one or three stops from Midtown Manhattan, depending on which subway you choose. Also conveniently close to LaGuardia or JFK airport. Several major subway lines can take you all over Queens, Brooklyn or Manhattan. Orestes is an excellent and very responsive host. A photographer, and former architect, he knows a lot about the local culture scene, in which he is actively involved. If you want them, he has great insights about local developments and New York in general and ample tips for places to visit and things to do. Highly recommended.