I appreciated my stay at John's place. Some things to note however :
-I'm not sure how well the place had been cleaned but there were fruit-flies flying around the apartment for the first few days. There was also no soap in the bathroom when I checked in.
-If you're like me and look at photos without reading the description, you may be surprised that the place is smaller and tighter than the photos suggest. It's a good space for one, two people max.
- There is an AC unit in the living room but none in the bedroom, which could be an issue on hotter days.
-There are tenants living upstairs with whom you share an entrance and the backyard presumably. The walls are also quite thin so you will hear them. There is also no curtains on the sliding door for privacy.
-Food and coffee options within walking distance are limited but on the positive side the house is conveniently located a few blocks from the M/R line which can get you quickly to LIC and Manhattan