Ben is a friendly, jovial, hilarious and easy-going host. He was hospitable and gave me several good tips for my travel around NYC. Knowing that I am an ardent Manchester United fan, he recommended me a bar to catch the big match against Arsenal. The location of his apartment is perfect. It's directly above a subway station and it takes only 20 minutes to reach downtown. The subway also comes directly from JFK Airport so I did not have to cab at all. The neighbourhood is safe and vibrant, with lots of restaurants and cafes and bars. There's a 24 hr grocery store across the street too. Thanks Ben for being such an awesome host. I will definitely stay here again when I visit NYC in a year or two.