Matt's place is in an awesome location for those looking for somewhere to stay during their trip to NYC. It's less than a 5 minute walk from the nearest subway line, which will take you straight into Manhattan via the M line. Ridgewood is a nice neighborhood and I felt no worries walking around at night. There's a ton of things to do in Bushwick, which is nearby. We opted to walk there, which was great because we ran into a taco cart selling some of the best tacos I've had in my life, but the M line gives you great access to Bushwick, as well as Williamsburg. A couple of our nights ended in LES, which was only a 25 minute subway ride away.
Matt is very easy to communicate with and he responds to messages really quickly, Check-in and check-out was a breeze. His place is a nice little spot in the basement. We came on a very cold weekend, and we felt very warm inside. Matt has a plethora of blankets and towels available, so there's no need to bring your own.
Overall, it was a great trip, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay with Matt, again!