I stayed at Audrey's place for NY holidays and spent a great time there! It wasn't my first time in NYC and I didn't need to stay close to Manhattan so I chose Brooklyn as usual. The apartment is very close to the subway station (line G) and if it's not a weekend and there's no planned work service, you have a few ways to get to Manhattan. I usually took G and 7 or G and L. It takes about half an hour to get to the heart of Manhattan. Although on weekend it gets tricky to get to Manhattan from Brooklyn, especially if you are not familiar to that area or subway.
There are plenty of grocery stores, and cafes and bakery nearby where you can buy food or have a breakfast or lunch. There was one thing that disappointed me a little. Audrey doesn't have a microwave, so you have to warm up your food using stove. Usually when I travel I buy precooked meals or frozen dinners and eat them at home so I don't have to spend more money on buying food which is quite expensive. Well, eventually I got used to it and cooked simple meals for breakfast like cereal, omelette, or sandwiches, so I was doing fine.
The room itself is simple, but if you a travelling alone and a room is just a place where you sleep, you'll find it nice and cozy. Everything is as in the pictures. It doesn't have a proper window though but you'll find a lot of light in the living-room.
By the way, there are three cats and a dog living there, so if you don't mind pets (I'm a cat lover so I didn't mind at all) this place is good for you. Cats are nice and friendly (especially the black one! he's my favorite), but not annoying.
Audrey is such a nice person! We talked once in a while, but she always was very friendly and gave me all directions I needed. And on my last day, when I got my departure wrong and was in a hurry packing my things, she helped me with my luggage and told me not to worry (because I was nervous I could miss my flight). I appreciate that.
I recommend this place to anyone who wants to live like local in New York:)
Thank you, Audrey!