When we first arrived we were a little concerned by the location and the proximity to the subway. I know that in the UK there have been occasions when you (perhaps wrongly) feel uncomfortable when you are clearly in a community of which you aren't a part. The local shop area feels a bit run down but the residential property gives the impression of being a little more affluent than the shops. The subway which is above ground is regular which means the noise of regular.
When we checked in we were shown around the apartment by Joe and made very welcome. He said he and Carmina would assist in any way they could to make our stay a memorable one. The apartment is very much as shown in the images, although some of the artwork has changed.
We ventured out to inexplore and I have to say that we didn't feel in the least bit intimidated, very possibly because it is a multi-cultural area. There's not a lot of entertainment near by but what there is, is good. There's an excellent coffee house on Chaucer Street and a good bar on Bushwick Avenue which are at either end of the street. There's a few delis and 2 supermarkets and 4 subway stations within a 15 minute walk.
We asked for assistance on a couple of matters and Joe was very helpful. Brooklyn won't suit everyone but having been to Manhattan on our previous visit, we enjoyed our stay. There has plenty to do in and around Brooklyn to easily fill a week.
We asked for some help during the week and it was readily given. We really enjoyed our stay and happily recommend the property, especially if you want a feel of the real NYC.