I stayed at Mirtha's place for a week while on vacation in New York. She and her lovely children greeted me when I arrived. The area felt safe, quiet, and is a 15min walk from the L train station.
The room looks like the pictures and has a small backyard with a hammock. The fridge was loaded with drinks and wifi was fast. I actually didn't see the family again until I was heading home, they're very respectful of personal space and boundaries.
My only small complaint is that I could hear little feet running across the floor early in the morning. However, this is a great deal for what you're getting!