Benham was a wonderful - he has been one of the best I've had as a host. He was very kind, approachable, easy to get a hold of, helpful, proactive, and flexible. There's hardly anything I can say that isn't positive about him.
His place is just as nice - a clean, relatively spacious place in a quiet, safe neighborhood not far from multiple metro stations or LaGuardia Airport or from Manhattan. Ideally placed and well maintained and furnished cleanly and stylishly. Check-in was really easy. I arrived very early in the morning, and he was gracious enough to accommodate me. He sent a word file of all the things I needed regarding check-in, the neighborhood restaurants and things-to-do. The half-bathroom is private and was really useful. While the full bathroom is shared by the occupants of the apartment, it was really clean. Kitchen and living room were also open for use and were great. I'd write more good things if the site would let me, but I'll just say this - 10/10. Will go back.