Nir and Ari's place is fantastic and exceeds expectations on all levels.
Conveniently located in Bushwick and not far from the edge of Ridgewood, the apartment is on a nice residential street that is quiet and only 5 mins by foot from Irving Park (at most).
The apartment is perfect for 2 people. Spacious, super clean and has all the amenities you need. It's rare in my experience to find apartments in NYC that have a back deck, so this was a very nice treat.
As everyone points out, the shower is incredible, and the bed is super comfortable. The living room area has a nice couch as well.
Nir greeted me and walked me through the apartment upon arrival. I later met Ari as well as he was on his way out. They live upstairs with their daughter and are super responsive if you need to reach out to them. These guys know their neighborhood and have awesome recommendations for food, coffee and even breakfast spots.
Their collective hospitality was quite impressive. Both Nir and Ari are super personable and down to earth. I can't speak highly enough of their apartment, and they are just wonderfully kind people.
Food note: Fazio's is a great pizza joint (thanks for the reco guys) and also make sure you hit Aris Pollos A La Brasa (3 doors down from Fazio's). The mofongo and roasted chicken are complete crushers.
Overall, feel confident that you are in good hands with Nir and Ari, and know you are close to everything in Bushwick.