this place is pretty much accurate what is showed on the pictures. everything is right on the dot - smooth self check in, cleanliness apartment, and everything you need from there. if you want to use the kitchen if you're not in mood to go out eat restaurant ...theres grocery you can walk to. if you're in mood to go out eat restaurants theres near by ...like cafe or donuts for breakfast, for lunch or dinner you can option for pizza, mexican, vietnamese, turkish, & middle eastern all within a block or two. as for public transportation theres subway just two block down...it will connect you to JFK airport, to Dumbo, to Manhattan, to Central Park, to Yankee Stadium, and to Statue of Liberty. this area is kid-friendly and not one sight of homeless people there. the host is very effective on communication...to make sure you have all amenities you need upon your arrival. great host!