Was solo travelling and glad to have found this affordable place in Manhattan.
Located in a safe and quiet neighbourhood - nearest metro station is less than 10 mins walking away, from which you can take J/Z train to the JFK airtrain station near Jamaica Center
As stated clearly in this airbnb page and other reviews, the place is being renovated so don't have high hopes for 5-star quality. But you can tell Gil gives his guests the best he can offer by providing a lot of travel books and restaurant guides (all of the latest editions and they are nowhere near cheap). Of course if you need any tips or advice, Gil would always be there to offer his invaluable insights!
Overall if you are looking for an affordable place to stay in Manhattan, this is a good run for your money.