Wow! What a fab and unique place to live for the few weeks I was in NYC! Lots of very interesting vintage things - it's like stepping back in time! Very comfy bed too. Being a ground floor flat, the windows don't open but there is an air con unit which keeps the temperature bearable in the summer! Beth was very responsive whenever I had a question and arranged for me to pick keys up at a convenient location near the apartment.

Only a short walk to the subway (F or Q) with easy access to Manhattan, Coney Island and few stops from the hip and happening Downtown Brooklyn with bars and eateries! A few good grocery shops (selling organic produce) near the Q station (Cortelyou) and 24 hour fruit stalls/grocery shops near the F stop (Ditmas). I felt safe in this area which seems to be quite family orientated.

As for Brooklyn generally: worth seeing are the Brooklyn Museum with its eclectic collection of art and antiquities and also the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Prospect Park is also fairly close by which hosts free performances (dance, music) over the summer as do other parks in the area. The Brooklyn Bridge Park shows movies in the summer and there are many vegan eateries around the area of Brooklyn if you're inclined that way (including a doughnut shop which is a bit of a trek from the apartment but worth it!)

This really felt like a home from home and a great base from which to explore the sights and sounds of NYC and then have your own quieter space to relax in!