It’s a quiet neighborhood around the corner from a metro stop. Only a couple stops and you’re in Manhattan. There’s a Starbucks nearby, but ended up walking to a quaint coffee shop a block up the street that made excellent lattes. The apartment is as advertised, with a decent sized bathroom (especially for NYC). Check in and check out was simple. Thankfully there were AC units in the windows with temperatures in the 90’s. It was a great stay in Gowanus.