Dakota's place is in the middle of Bushwick, a cool neighborhood that has many restaurants and shows nearby, as well as good connections to center Brooklyn and Manhattan. The private balcony is awesome - you can enjoy views of the neighborhood while sipping a beer late nights. Unfortunately didn't get to any of the gatherings in the public area on the 5th floor, as we were getting back at 1-2 am each morning. Overall - good value for money in New York!