Perfect and calm residential area in Brooklyn to stay with family or friends. Close to two metro stations as Sidney says in the posting.
Sidney is a wonderful host who will guide you if you ever wish to explore NYC on a budget and is very interactive and always tends to your needs and requests immediately. Even though it was a shared bath, it was kept satisfactorily clean at all times and simple rules made sure everyone had their privacy.
However, beware that the wooden flooring is old and squeaky; everyone in the home can hear when you are walking across the hall or in your room. Spring mattress beds add to that noise when you get on or change your position as you sleep. (This part took away one star)