The apartment was spacious and bright (with windows in the roof) and a good deal for NYC. However, in my opinion, this place is not for everyone as it has pros and cons. While the surrounding neighborhood of Bed-Stuy is nice and has lots of interesting cafes, bars and restaurants, I find the apartment block with the housing projects just in front of the site to be pretty rough. When I arrived there was broken glass on the stairs of the building and the police were on duty outside the building every night. As a woman traveling alone, I did not feel safe in the apartment and canceled my stay after a week. However, the host assured that there had been no security issues.
The apartment itself had everything I needed (e.g. plenty of storage space) and the kitchen is well equipped. However, a more thorough cleaning would have made the place more inviting.
The apartment is well connected. G Lane (Classon Ave stop) is literally around the corner and there is a bus stop right in front of the building (which makes quite a bit of noise). If you're looking for a quiet place to stay, it's important to note that Lafayette Ave is a very busy street most of the time.
Communication with the host was quick and effective. When I decided to leave the apartment earlier Christopher was understanding and we were able to sort things out quickly.