Jody is a wonderful host who left us to get on with things which is the way we like it. The area is as described, a Jamaican area which is nice if you like jerk chicken and the curried goat from round the corner, something we were used to because we live in London but might not be to everyone's taste if you come from a sleepy village and you're not used to the hustle and bustle, but it is New York, so roll with it. The apartment is as described, a basement, so it was lovely and cool while outside was humid. A nice retreat after a day sightseeing. Enjoy!