Had a good stay of roughly a month in Ruth's house. I would like to share some comments with all of you who are considering your stay here.
1) Ruth's house is located in Flushing, Queens borough, ~15 min walk to the 7-subway Main St station and major bus stations. The premise locates off the downtown area of Chinatown, so it is pretty quiet at night. Many decent Chinese restaurants, Chinese supermarkets, grocery stores and street food courts within walking distance.
2) Breakfast is always the highlight. But if you want as-prepared and warm food, you need to get up early between 8:30 am and 9:00 am. In weekdays, Ruth has to go to work at around 8:30 am so could only be able to eat cold food if you head to the dinning room after 9:30 am. You can always warm the food if you want. Also, remember to wash your dishes after your breakfast.
3) I stayed at the Asian room and it is located in the basement. I'm 6'1'' and my head almost touches the ceiling. If you are taller than me, please reconsider if you are okay with bending your body while walking.
4) The Asian room is a shared room with three twin-size beds in one room and another twin size bed in a room separated by a wooden screen. Fabric screens are available to physically separate the remaining three beds so your privacy can be respected. However, please keep in mind that the screens are impotent to block people's snore so prepare a pair of earplug is necessary. Another thing that the screens cannot block is mosquitos. The basement is cool and mosquitos surly wanna hang around there as well, and enjoy a fresh blood drink by the way.
5) Ruth provides a number of cookers if you like to cook. Basic condiments, such as salt, sugar, cooking oil, and fish sauce are all equipped. Ruth also cooks for his son so you need to adapt to her schedule.
6) There are only two restrooms on site so it will be a little frustrating if all her rooms are occupied. Though the housing rule clearly states that only 15 min is allowed for a single use, people are not likely to observe this rule.
7) Ruth has lived in NYC for more than 25 years so she is very knowledgable about the local area. Feel free to send her message asking for traveling advice. She will get back to you in hours.
8) Front doors are usually unlocked but they will be locked around midnight. Make sure to bring your key when you decide to hang out late.
If I come back to NYC in the future, I will re-consider Ruth's promise for my stay.