I couldn't have a better place to stay in Brooklyn than at Demetria's lovely place. She was eager to help me, gave me very good tips for neighborhood bars and breakfast places and even offered me a coat of hers when she saw that I was only traveling with a small backpack :) When I mentioned how much I like vintage shops she wrote me a note with suggestions around town.
The apartment is located just a short walk away from the G&F Train. Union & Smith Street offer enough shopping and food opportunities. If you want to walk/cycle over the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan, you can start down the street from Demetria's place towards the Brooklyn Heights esplanade nearby.
Highly recommended and affordable place to stay in NY!