Ayesha and Joseph are fantastic and very responsive hosts. They invited us for a French toast breakfast which was lovely and delicious. Additionally, they gave us many useful tips and recommendations.
The apartment was exactly as described and seen in the pictures, very cozy and well equipped. There is a subway station less than 5-minute walk away from the apartment, which is very convenient. The subway trains run frequently, but the 50+ minutes long rides to central Manhattan should be taken to consideration if planning on visiting Manhattan daily.
Our personal recommendation: if you buy the 7-days (or longer) unlimited rides ticket, the bus (BxM11) to Manhattan is also included, it takes about as long as the subway (at least not during rush hour) but is much more comfortable and quiet, as the per-ride ticket is about $6 in comparison with $2.75 for the Subway.
Near the location there are many small shops, deli’s, and restaurants, which are quite different than what you would find in Manhattan and you should definitely try some of them. We enjoyed exotic food from a nice Jamaican seafood restaurant.
In general, it was great to experience a neighborhood which gives a broader picture of life in New York than just Manhattan alone (which can sometimes be a bit too "touristy").