Thomas and Gaby couldn't have been more accommodating. Gaby greeted our group after a late arrival and went through everything we might need to know about the apartment, local amenities and transport. The fridge and cupboards were stocked with basics and we left with a plate of vegetables and herbs from their garden one day. Gaby was available to answer our queries and offer help throughout the stay.
The apartment itself is clean, modern and has everything you could need. It's around a 10-15 minute walk to the nearest subway station and approximately 40/50 minutes to Manhattan, depending on which area you are travelling to. As my stay was for two weeks, the travel time wasn't a problem and was well worth the money saved on this very affordable accommodation.
I was told my various people about the neighbourhood being unsafe, however, we never had any problems and people were friendly. It's also interesting to see both ends of the spectrum, not just the wealthier neighbourhoods.
There's a nearby laundrette for longer stays and supermarkets. For relatively closeby nicer restaurants and bars, some can be found near to Utica Avenue.