I live in Ridgewood, near this apartment, but my family was coming from Spain so I wanted to put them up in a place near by for convenience of meeting up purposes. The room we rented was in the basement with access to a small terrace in the back. Very nice, clean, and quiet. It's a simple space with the main necessities that you would need if you're looking for a room to just crash in, shower, and relax after exploring the city. The only cons I would say is there was no television (for my 16 & 17 year old siblings), and there was no A/C. The hosts were very available via text with any questions I had, and according to my parents very helpful even with a language barrier. I would highly recommend Julian & Karen's airbnb to anyone traveling to new york. Easy access to the J train which takes you right into the city, and the local bodegas and stores make getting last minute groceries easy.