I had a wonderful stay in Alice's studio. I couldn't have asked for more privacy than she supplied. Even when I offered her to check on things when I was out, she always wanted to make sure I was in the room when she was there.

I mostly used the room to look for a new job, while working remotely from it. The bed was perfect for 2 people and the air conditioner was above you. She also has a great dehumidifier, for humid days or to keep humidity down from the shower (I plan to buy one myself).

There is one ceramic stove-top burner, which I used to cook eggs and oatmeal, and I kept food in the fridge for 3 or 4 meals worth, plus there is a small freezer at top. There are plenty of dishes, glasses, bowls and silverware for at least 4 people, plus a teflon pan and a 2 quart aluminum pot. And there are at least 3 supermarkets within a 5 minute walk.

I felt very safe in the room and neighborhood in general. I even ventured out at midnight for a quick meal. Your own private entrance opens up into the alley, where there is always a neighbor out doing something or dog to announce your presence. The door has 2 locks, and she has a steel gate door, on top of it, with another lock. There are flood lights and a video camera for her entrance and the neighbors too.

The area is about 3 streets from the subway, to the south, in Bushwick, where there is a health food market, a number of hip restaurants and bars, patronized by mostly college 20 somethings. To the northeast, you have Ridgewood, which is mostly ethnic family oriented, with Eastern Europeans and South Americans. I can't remember having a bad meal.