Ben's place is super close to the A subway station. You can go to downtown in about half an hour(or less). Besides that the location is super convenient, Ben is a nice host. He provides drinking water and answers my question patiently. Although there's no air-conditioner in the living room, it's not very hot. Talking about the privacy, Ben usually stays at his own bedroom. So this is a real good deal if you are traveling alone to NYC and has an economic budget.