We enjoyed our stay from the UK. Subway was so close! The AC train took us from JFK and into Manhattan. We also found the locals friendly and helpful. The apartment had everything we needed, and Monifa was at hand to supply anything else. We would have loved to have got to know the family better. The place was clean with all mod cons, and the shower was nice and powerful.
I'm gluten intolerant and we found a great creperie at the end of the street that had great coffee and crêpes (inc gf ones), we also found a great restaurant 15 min walk away called Peaches. Can recommend that too.