Jon is an amazing host. Very helpful, flexible, replies immediately and has a lot of insights about the neighbourhood.
The apartment is lovely, well-equipped and with access to great amenities such as the rooftop (with amazing views over the skyline of Manhattan!).
There probable is currently not a more interesting neighboorhood to live in than Greenpoint. Upcoming but still with the original charm. You have all you need and plenty of choice, while it's not as hectic as Manhattan. If you want to get around, you have a metro station just 2 blocks away, what makes Greenpoint well-accessible.
If we had the chance we would have stayed longer and hopefully can come back some time in the future.
We don't just recommend to stay in Jon's apartment...YOU HAVE TO STAY THERE!! ;-)