Anitha's place is nice and welcoming, and it is also cosy and private. Unlike some of the reviews I read, I had no issues with neighbors or other people living in her apartment. They were very respectful with us. It is a quiet area and Anitha was very kind in giving us extra sheets and blankets. The only thing I would say is that it is rather far from any subway stop (10-15 mins) and walking around that area at night can make you feel somewhat unsafe. Some sidewalks were not very clean and you see trash not very well picked up. We ended up taking cabs from the subway stop to her place, which brought the overal price a bit up. But, it is definitely a nice residential area to walk during the day, even though there are hardly any shops other than delis and laundromats. I recomend this place if you dont mind the walk. A nice old-school brooklyn experience altogether.