The House - 5 stars
The house itself is great, I would give it 5 stars -- it's very clean and comfortable, it's well lit and decorated. It has a homey feel to it and is very comfortable and spacey for a group of friends or a larger family. Rooms are great and beds are clean and comfortable.
The backyard is a beautiful place to hang out and relax after a long day in the city.
The Neighborhood - 2 stars
The neighborhood is a little bit on the run down. It's about an 8 minute walk from the Subway station, about 30 minutes from mid-Manhattan on the Subway, and about a 10 minute walk from any decent restaurants -- however I would not recommend planning on walking to these restaurants at night. If you are looking for food, I would order delivery. Roads in the neighborhood were littered and there was a lot of trash and receptacles around the streets.