We were very comfortable in Yves' house. As others have said, you enter through the back, into a private kitchen, with a bedroom, sitting room, and small bathroom. It's a lovely historic house! There is a small room air-conditioner in the bedroom; it did a great job cooling off the bedroom, although I expect during a heat wave it would be hard pressed to cool the entire apartment.
It was very easy to get to the subway; just a couple of blocks away. We did not find not a lot of fancy sit-down restaurants close buy -- this neighborhood hasn't been gentrified yet -- but there are plenty of delis and take outs, especially if you like Jerk Chicken. And, for healthy organic food, Yves' own Garden Cafe just around the corner. You don't even have to cross the street! We ate breakfast there almost every morning.
Yves was an amazing host, very considerate, and we enjoyed talking with him very much.