I've stayed in a few AirBnB's now and this has to be the best by far. Great host (really good communication), fantastic apartment and ideal location if you don't want to stay in central Manhattan and want to experience a different side of NYC.
The apartment itself was very clean, comfortable and everything you need for a short stay was provided.
Immediately around the apartment there are a number of stores, cafes and places for you to eat and drink (check out Johns areaguide) - again ideal if you want to get out of Manhattan after a day of tourism. I would recommend saving time to travel up into Williamsburg (north east Brooklyn) there are even more cool places, shops and restaurants with really good vibes. Perfect for day or night.
The commute into Manhattan varied depending on where you was going but I would say no commute exceeded an hour. Subway, metro and train lines are walkable from the apartment and vary between 10 - 20 minutes depending which line you need. For an unlimited public transport weekly pass it is $31 and John was a great help in letting us know how to get this.
It was clear to me and my family why John is a superhost and we would definitely return to use his apartment - hopefully sooner rather than later.
Thanks John!