Julia's place in Dumbo is quite an experience in itself. Not sure but it's probably in a factory building and I personally loved the experience of staying there. Once you're on her floor, the apartment is huge and so is the room. It has a beautiful inlet for daylight on the roof as well, just like a bunch of other considerate additions in the room. She's very accommodating and helpful with anything you might need. The neighbourhood is architecturally beautiful and right under the Manhattan bridge.