I stayed a month at Carla's place. It was exactly as advertised. So it's a small, cozy place, which I think is great for a short term, single traveler.
-This place is 15 mins from the airport. If you take a cab should only cost you 20 bucks. There is a bus stop right outside (B13) that takes you to the Euclid avenue station. From there you can take the A/C train to go anywhere in NY( roughly 1.10 hours).
You can also walk the five blocks to the subway.
-The Cherry Valley supermarket is half a block from here.
-The Laundryland launrdomat is two blocks from here.
-There are plenty of Deli's nearby, the best is the Linden Deli, the arab guys there serve very cheap sandwiches and gyros.
- The Catholic church nearby (St. Fortunata) has an amazing 9am service.
- This place is very convenient and safe.
-No one bothers you and Carla gives you your space. She's very quick to respond. She even provided a heater. You an always text her ans she's on top of everything.
-You have your own fridge and a microwave that's shared.