I spent 1 month at Sandra's place while working remotely in NYC.
For years, I had been seeking the right opportunity to spend an extended amount of time in New York and remote work allowed me the opportunity to do so and I cannot thank Sandra enough for providing such a fantastic place for me to call home during my time in Brooklyn.
As far as the apartment itself, it had everything I needed and provided a comfortable haven for me to recharge when I came back from my outings. It had a comfortable bed, a nice air conditioning system, and more than enough storage for a month's worth of clothing. I also was able to use the fridge space to store items and do some cooking. There is a Whole Foods very close to Sandra's place that was a great way for me to grab groceries between eating out. The washer and dryer in the unit are very convenient and not something to overlook when considering a longer stay.
The location of Sandra's apartment is just about the best you could ask for. It's close to so many fantastic restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and other fun establishments in Brooklyn and Greenpoint. Being right next to the Bedford station, it was a 10 minute trip into Manhattan on the L, and having the station right next to the apartment is a game-changer. When not taking the subway, the apartment is very close to a Citibike station on the corner of 7th and Berry. There are also plenty of Revel and Lime mopeds that are a great way to see the city. Domino Park is a short walk and the Ferry platform is located here too, providing a nice and scenic way of getting around NY if you'd like to see the city by water. The space itself was fantastic in all aspects however as someone working 8 hours a day while there in the bedroom on my laptop, the desk is a bit small so just be mindful that you probably won't be able to fit too much on it and it did get a tad uncomfortable in the chair provided, but it's workable.
Sandra went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and was very sociable. We enjoyed activities such as Rock Climbing, a Spin Class, and even grabbed some food together. She was attentive and very kind and made my stay a pleasant one.
During my stay, NYC experienced two hurricanes and one of the hurricanes caused widespread damage throughout Brooklyn. Unfortunately, we experienced minor flooding in the apartment but everyone was safe and over the course of less than a day, Sandra had the apartment cleaned and ready for use again. Natural disasters are never anticipated but Sandra handled it as well as anyone possibly could and was communicative and fair through the entire situation.
Look, if you're reading this, take it from someone who doesn't really write many of these reviews and has spent a now fair chunk of time writing this one, do yourself a favor and book this place. You'll be glad you did.