My mom and I stayed 1 week at Orestes´ place and we loved it! Orestes is a great host - he gives you your privacy, but is always there to answer any question you may have.
The room is very nice and cozy. Comfortable beds!
The neighborhood felt save and only a short walk from the water where I went running alone in the morning. It is so much more quit than down-/uptown New York which we really appreciated.
There is a lot of nice places to eat and the supermarked is right around the corner.
The metro/train is only 5 minutes away and runs all the time.

I/we have only positive things to say about Orestes and his place, and I/we highly recommend other people to stay there if they want to visit New York City.
If I/we am/are going to New York again, I/we hope that Orestes has room for us :)