We were very happy to stay here for a weekend trip to NYC with my inlaws.

Because I joined my family later, I never met John and Sarah, but their place is the kind that makes you like the inhabitants instantly. Very comfortable and beautiful on the inside, clean and functional kitchen and bathroom.

Overall pro/con:
Pro: Nice hosts, very responsive and accommodating, nice decor, clean and comfortable facilities, cool up and coming neighbourhood very well reachable by L train from Manhattan. I personally love seeing all the amazing street art, alternative crowd, excentric bars with more excentric little bands and hipster brunch places in between cheap latino cafe's. There is a corner store on every corner (slightly disorientating!) and the L train station around the corner served us within minutes every time.

Con: 'railroad style' apt, so you have to get past the extra bed in the living room to reach the bathroom. Actual bedroom has a great bed but is a bit light and loud with noises from the street (occasional drunkards shouting and a rare siren). Area felt safe and hip to me, but looks very iffy at times. It did not seem like a place where many people go out for a run.

Overall a great option for an affordable and comfortable stay in New York!