I stayed at Mercedes for 3 months as I did my Clinicals. On my first day she was there to welcome me and my boyfriend. Provided me with helpful tips to get me by and places where I could grab something to eat in the neighborhood. I tried almost all and good recommendations. About her place, bring only your clothes, toothbrush n paste. This room is big fits a queen bed, foldout couch reading table and I still had room for 3 suitcases. My room had its own bathroom which was great. For someone that had to leave the house at 5:00am every morning I can attest that the neighborhood is safe. Never had any issues. The place is as described and truthfully if your looking for a place in Brooklyn about 4 mins from the C train n 9 from A train don't look far. Mercedes is a great host and was always attentive to my every concern and made sure she took care of it ASAP. There's a laundry mat right across the street for those that pray a baptist church opposite the house but you'll never hear any noise and a deli and fine far supermarket right around the corner. A lot of eating places in the area. For those that like cooking/baking she doesn't have an oven but you will find a hot electic plate n conventional oven that will still do the job. overall I enjoyed my stay. Thanks Mercedes.