Host was very friendly and helpful. Apartment is well located for the subway, but is fairly tired and could do with an overhaul, but some may see this as the charm. The area is pretty rough; it may be up and coming, but everywhere is very run down with homeless people hanging around and drugs and alcohol going on. However, we did not feel particular unsafe since there are quite a few tourists in the area. If you go expecting a real Brooklyn experience then you will not be disappointed. Free parking is available in the area, but you have to be prepared to move your vehicle day-by-day to avoid street cleaning fine; we got a ticket.