Located in LIC, Queens, The Local NY is an upscale hostel that operates with the following core principles –affordability, cleanliness, accessibility, safety and security, excellent customer service, and creative and contextual design. The Local sleeps 146 guests in 37 guest rooms. Most rooms are 4-bed shared dormitories with private bathrooms. The Local has generous common space including a café, bar, event space and rooftop deck. The café/bar operates as a coffee shop by morning and a full bar in the afternoon/evening. The Local is owned and operated by Sunlite Avenue Holdings, LLC, a team of 3 principals who currently oversee the management of the hostel.