If there was a "Best AirBnB Host" award, I would probably nominate Brian for it. His place is amazing--super clean, well decorated and modern, very comfortable. It was a nice bonus having access to a TV with Netflix in the bedroom. Brian was not there much but when he was, he was always very helpful, personable, and made us feel right at home.
The neighborhood itself doesn't have a lot of restaurants around and is more residential, but it's just a few train stops away from neighborhoods that are full of hip restaurants and bars and it does have a good supermarket not far from the apartment. The location/apartment is definitely a great deal for the area plus it's easy to get to and from JFK airport.