Ideal price, location, and an easygoing and friendly host! Located in Bed-Stuy, the neighborhood is quiet and pleasant by big-city standards (my two cents as a New Yorker). The apartment is clean and (optionally) air-conditioned, and having towels available is a nice touch. The subway station is 10-15 minutes away. The area seems fairly residential, though there are some supermarkets, cafes, and Zagat-rated restaurants nearby. Kwab helpfully leaves a map with the essentials.
It was my first AirBnB booking and this experience has attenuated whatever reservations I had about the stranger factor. I stayed for three nights and would stay here again.