Highly recommend J's place. I've used airbnb for a while now, but J is definitely the most welcoming and hospitable host I've had to date. Just an overall great person.
The accommodation is spacious, with a lot of natural light. Not only the bedroom, but the common areas as well. Great if you're travelling solo or with another person. Its about a 10 minute walk from the station, with a grocery store and a couple of restaurants nearby. You're able to cook if you're not looking to eat out as often.
The neighbourhood is nice, never worried about heading back close to or after midnight. It's just a bus ride away from Bushwick, and trains taking you to the Brooklyn Bridge or Manhattan come super frequently even until later in the evening.
J gave me a bunch of recommendations for places to eat in the area which was great! Loved his insight into all the different parts of New York, as a local.