The apartment is as shown. Very spacious, lots of light, very clean and has almost everything you need. A microwave for the kitchen would be a nice addition but we survived without it. Shelley was a great host, very quick to respond to questions we had, replenished our towels when we asked and gave us lots of valuable information about getting around and where to visit.
The neighbourhood is a little older. We felt very safe during the day and late at night walking to and from the subway. Very easy to make your way around Brooklyn and New York with the subway. It was about a 20 min ride to manhatten.
The only issue with the apartment is the noise. You can hear pretty much every foot step taken above, and if there is music playing that can also be heard. So if you are a light sleeper bring ear plugs.
All in all it's a great place to stay and Shelley is a great host. Thank you for your hospitality!