Will was a great host. He was really relaxed and friendly, helping us out with information and advice when we asked for it.
His top floor apartment is characterful and airy, in a diverse and interesting neighbourhood. There are lots of nice cafes, bars, restaurants and takeaways nearby. The kitchen is basic but does the job. The bathroom was nice, as was the sitting room, with big windows and a sofa you can fall asleep on (though at the moment there's no way to watch TV without a HDMI cable).
The bedroom is at the back of the apartment, and is pretty quiet as it's tucked away from street noise. It has an air conditioner, and the bed is really comfortable.
While there seemed to be some problems accessing the roof (door locks & neighbours), we were able to enjoy the street ambiance on the fire escape out the front. It's a nice leafy residential street and felt pretty safe and friendly, without being dull. It was quite lively outside after we arrived (it was HOT), but became much quieter when the temperature dropped.
Location-wise there's easy access to the subway, and to walks in the Botanic Gardens and Prospect Park nearby.
All in all a lovely host, with a lovely flat!