I stayed at Edgars place a couple of weeks ago and it's really good -the bed always get's good reviews and they are all true its so comfortable-. Its a bright airy room and quiet. Met Edgar only the once he's very friendly and told me little of the history of the area. I was also able to check in to suit me.
Myrtle St 2 streets away is full of shops, takeaways.restaurants an organic supermarket as well as a normal one. You must eat at Thai Myrtle, or Myrtle Thai whichever way it's written it's superb.
Subway is 5 mins walk, one change to Manhattan line. You can also walk to Williamsburg Bridge.
Yep great place to stay, Richard.
Ps Ignore the google map picture it really dosent do the area any favour's its a very nice residential area with several parks.