We decided to stay here because our son lives in the neighbourhood. We were a couple of hours late because of a luggage issue, but Alice kept in touch and made sure she was there to greet us when we arrived. She also checked in with us a couple of times during the week to make sure everything was fine.
Ridgewood-Bushwick is a very nice, walkable area with pizza places, Chinese, Mexican and health-food restaurants minutes away on foot. Bars too. The L train is less than a 10-minute walk from Alice's place. It will take you into Manhattan quickly with transfer points to just about anywhere you want to go.
Alice's apartment is spacious and clean with a private entrance at the back of her house. I would highly recommend her apartment for a true New York experience with easy access to tourist attractions, restaurants, etc., in Manhattan.