I'm so thankful for AirBnB because it's only by this service, a stroke of luck, and planets aligning that I was able to meet someone as interesting and unique as Cynthia and stay at her fittingly unique and interesting place. I think the major value of AirBnB is not just finding a place to stay, but being able to see life through a different lense, that of the host.
That said, the place is something else and I don't think I'd do it justice by trying to describe it. Do yourself a favor and stay a few nights there. The location is great as the museums and the park are right there. The 6 train is right around the corner and it'll take all the way down to the lower parts of Manhattan fairly quickly