Jane's place in Greenpoint is an excellent home base in NYC. It is located between the G train and the East River Ferry so you have some transit options. You should take the ferry at least once though since it is only $2.75 and gets you speedily to lower Manhattan.
The space is a huge studio with private bathroom that has excellent shower pressure. There is a laundromat around the corner if you need it.
We arrived late at night and Sante checked us in without issue. He was a great host and made our week stay comfortable and easy :)