The place is great for a couple to stay in. I was however travelling with a friend of the opposite sex, but Bassam made some changes to accommodate the privacy we required. The place is next to several metro stops which are in walking distance, so very easy to get into Manhattan. The area is close to coffee shops and restaurants (try out Brooklyn Kebab) which is excellent. The neighbourhood was very safe and you can walk around at night without any issues. Bassam kindly held our luggage as our flight was a late flight. This took the stress out from the day. Thank you to the host and his wife.