I was in NYC for a research collaboration and stayed at Molly's place for 7 weeks. During that time, I was also finishing my dissertation. The apartment and the host were absolutely perfect and made this time of high working load really enjoyable! The apartment provides everything you need: a place to sleep, to cook, to work, and a separate bathroom. Everything was very clean. Molly was always there when needed and reacted fast in cases I needed help. Super markets and cafes are close by. City Island is a wonderful place for walks and provides amazing views on the skyline of Manhattan! Public transport is also very close and buses go frequently. It takes about one hour with bus and metro to get to Manhattan, depending on where exactly you are going.
I'm thankful for the time on City Island and highly recommend Molly's place :)