This was an experience to savour with wonderful hosts. I spent 5 nights there, which flew by!
The area immediately around the local station and the approach to the bnb initially looked a bit rough, and so slightly disconcerting. However I stayed calm and carried on.
From the moment I entered the house EVERYTHING was wonderful. The hosts make you feel right at home and truly care about your comfortablity, if there's such a word. Vika was always on hand if needed to be for advice, etc and would answer extremely promptly to any queries you put forward via the airbnb contact link.
The neighbourhood was also fine. I sometimes came home close to midnight and never felt nervous. There is literally a park next to the house, which I used for my early morning workout a couple of times. Trains going into lower/mid Manhattan was barely a 5 minute stroll.
Needless to say I would recommend the place in a heartbeat and I too look forward to coming back again one day.