The apartment is a good base for those who want to explore New York with its cultural and ethnic diversity rather than just the usual sights. Located in a quiet residential street, it has everything required for daily living, including a fully equipped kitchen. It turned out to be spacious enough for a six-week stay for the two of us to allow us to stay in on days we decided to work from home. Our host, Juan, provided us with a local map showing shops and restaurants upon arrival which was very helpful for our orientation in an unknown neighborhood. Juan always responded to any questions immediately.Commuting to Manhattan by public transportation is easy, but does take time; therefore this place is not for a brief stay of someone just interested in NY sightseeing. As for restaurants and shops we found everything we needed as well as coffee shops, a live-music venue and a nearby theater; we also felt very welcome by the perishoners at one of the many local churches. Having lived in NYC throughout the '80s and '90s we had safety concerns about the area, Bedford-Stuyvesant, but these were unwarranted; we always felt safe, even though we came back home late most evenings.