Bing’s place is in a nice location in Queens. It’s about a 30-40 minute ride on the subway to Manhattan and anywhere you’d need to see, and a 20-30 minute walk from her place to the subway. The walk is shaded so this definitely wasn’t an issue for me, even on the hot days - I believe there’s a bus that goes if you need an alternative. The area has plenty of shops and restaurants (primarily Asian food) in the nearby vicinity. The room is small and basic, but it’s perfectly comfortable and clean for your visit to New York. Bing is hospitable and communicates well, thank you! :)