Well, i just came back from NY, i was there for just few days and everything was perfect... First of all Nora is amazing host, she will give you all posible info about city and make you feel like you are home. Location is superb, its on half way between JFK aerport and Manhattan, so you will not spend too much money on taxi... Subway, 24h market, bank, fast food, restorant are literaly in front of the door. House is big, warm, clean, beds are bunk beds, but i found that they are more comfortable than in all hostels i visited... Price is reasonable and honestly, in hostel you will pay same, or more, but im sure that you will not find so good hospitality nowhere...
My strong recommendations!!!