Alex's place was exactly what I was looking for, especially as a first time user of AirBnB. I could not have asked for a more responsive and thoughtful host!
Apartment is located in a quiet residential neighborhood, but only a 3-5 minute walk from the subway. The F and G trains will take you straight to Manhattan.
The apartment itself was very clean and well-decorated, not too much clutter but also not bare. It has a very homey but modern feel. The kitchen is well stocked with cookware and also very clean. The bathroom was immaculate and pretty big for New York standards.
The bed and linens are very comfortable, and the bedroom has a good amount of storage space for clothes.
One thing to keep in mind is that (as Alex mentions in the listing) this apartment is part of a home. You should expect a certain amount of action/noise especially in the early morning and later at night. If you are a particularly light sleeper you may want to keep that in mind. Fortunately I have no issue with that and can sleep through just about anything.
However, that did not deter from my stay at all. Alex's attention to detail and quickness in responding to any issues I faced was awesome! I will definitely be back for my next visit.