Orestes' house is an absolute gem! The room is quiet, clean, large and comfortable, and Orestes and Christian made me feel very welcome in their stunning home. The back yard is an oasis of tranquility in frenetic New York.
Long Island City is just one stop from Manhattan on the subway, and is very easy to get to from JFK and La Guardia, and has excellent transport links to Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Highly recommended!