Kung has definitele the best to offer when visiting the new NY: he lives next to a 70s vegan(!) diner, across the street from the subway, in a newish house in what can still be felt as the original Brooklyn! You can even WALK over to Manhatten, not to mention the easy subway or bycicle options and fast JFK connection.
The room is facing a quiet backyard, has a huge comfy bed and living with him in the same apartement is a bonus - not to mention the sweet ole cat ,)