Jason and his mother were very kind hosts. It's 20 minutes from the closest subway stop to Manhattan but to get to Midtown, it takes 45 minutes between walking to the stops and the actual train. So it's a bit longer than listed. However, the F line is an easy train to take and the room was comfortable and close to the Church Avenue station. Jason's mother cooked me breakfast one morning and was very accommodating. I'd recommend the place as a budget spot in NYC but if you want to be central, stay closer to Manhattan.