As a solo traveler originally from Brooklyn, I felt very safe in this neighborhood. It's about 20-30 mins to JFK via subway which is a 5 minute walk. Also, there's plenty of good places to eat and hangout nearby.
The apartment is spacious but was lacking a few items which would have given it a more personal touch. Also, there is only one portable heater in the bedroom and the rest of the apartment was a bit cold. Thankfully, I spent most of my time enjoying the city so this didn't affect me that much. Once checked in, communication with the host was OK and they even allowed for early check in which was a plus.
Overall, I would say that it's a decent place just to lay your head with plenty of room for improvement. Bring warm pajamas if you plan on coming during the colder months.