Robert and John are very very nice: they answered immediatly our many questions we asked before booking and arriving in New York.
They have welcomed us personally and have taken us in their car for a tour of the area. We also had a walk with them to show us where the shops and the subway is. It means that you can easily prepare your breakfast and pic nic before going to visit NY.
The subway is at a walking distance of 5-6 minutes by foot and the shops are litterally around the corner.
Bay Ridge is a nice, quiet and typical american area, very safe and you have plenty of restaurants (but not bars). It's nice to come back there after a long exhausting day in Manhattan.
The flat is very comfortable and well equiped as well as absolutely clean. You have space for 4 persons. Be aware that you need about one hour by public transport to get to central Manhattan.