Ilan’s place in Brooklyn is a wonderful oasis in NY. We traveled with our 3 kids and Ilan’s apt had more than enough space to accommodate us all. It’s a2-3 min walk to the subway and there are tons of great restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance. You definitely do not need to rent a car. We rented a car and left it parked the entire time as the subway was so easy and efficient to use to go back and forth into Manhattan (Pro Tip: Use Maps on your phone to navigate the subway, piece of cake). Lastly Ilan was super responsive and extremely helpful. Don’t hesitate to stay here during your next trip to NY!