Exactly what we needed on an 18-hour blitz trip to Brooklyn! I chose it largely due to its location (3min walk to our event, 15min walk to a relative's house) and it ended up being even more convenient than expected. Surprisingly, even though it is just off a main strip of restaurants and street activity, it was very quiet and sleep was no problem.

This is a classic "shoebox" of a NY apartment - one modest room with a sink and mini fridge tucked onto a back wall, next to a bathroom - but it is bright, cozy and clean. I do wish there was more in the way of a "lived-in" feel - it felt a little like a dorm room on move-in day (devoid of personal touches or much in the way of decoration), but since we really only needed a crash-pad, this fit the bill perfectly. With a little bit of patience we were able to find a parking spot just 1/2 block away (not too difficult on a weekend), and in the morning, we had numerous options for great coffee and brunch (gotta love Greenpoint!).

Maria was an excellent host - communication was fast and easy, and the building and room are both accessed by key codes, which means there's no need for physical key transfers - so convenient!!