We stayed for 8 nights in rishas apartment. She was very accommodating when we asked to check in early. The apartment was very clean and bright. Everything worked well, microwave, fridge/freezer, bathtub, stove, oven and AC.
We used the local bus B61 to take us to the subway daily, it is very frequent. We walked once to Carroll street which took 20mins. There is also the ferry to wall street a 5 mins walk away.
The local supermarket is massive and has everything you will need. But the local corner shops are handy too. We tried Brooklyn crab (nice but expensive) and pok pok (highly recommend).
I would stay again at rishas apartment.