Lodging suggestions:

Hotel Dexter House
345 W 86th St
New York, NY 10024
212-873-9600
Good review for summer travelers on www.yahoo.com travel, also easy to get to school from #1 train.

Excelsior Hotel
45 W 81st St
New York, NY 10024
800-368-4575 (local 212-362-9200)
www.excelsiorhotelny.com
Great reviews on Google.

Beacon Hotel
2130 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
800-572-4969 (local 212-787-1100)
www.beaconhotel.com
Great reviews on Google, location convenient to #1 train.

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Public transportation:

PS 142 is just a few blocks from the subway (F train, Delancey St.) and near several bus stops. This trip planner — http://tripplanner.mta.info/ — will show you how to get there from anywhere in New York City.