This place is a cute and cosy house. The shared area - which is a combined living room and kitchen - is well appointed and invitingly furnished. Jewell and Horace are also responsive and very friendly hosts.
The house is also very close to 2 subway stations on line 3, so public transit is quite convenient.
HOWEVER, if you are the kind of traveler who likes exploring the neighborhood, then Brownsville is not ideal. Although it has improved somewhat in the past years, it’s still quite rundown and not very inviting or friendly. It can also be quite seedy at night. Personally, I did not feel very safe walking home after sunset. I tended to use Uber a lot after dark.
Otherwise, it’s a convenient and comfortable place with great hosts.