Beth's apartment is beautiful, really clean and spacious. We are a family of five so having 3 separate bedrooms and a large living room with enough seats for everyone was great. The one bathroom did however mean a queue each morning ! The subway is less than 5 minute walk and it takes about 15 minutes to get to Manhattan. The local area appears a bit neglected but overall we felt safe. We used the apartment as a base and so can't comment on local offerings but we did eat in Robertas one evening and it was really good. There is a grocery store close by for basics.
Beth responded quickly to any queries we had and offered advice on cabs etc which was really helpful. I would definitely recommend a stay at Beth's.