The apartment is modern, clean, comfortable and really quiet with a very comfortable bed and is nicely furnished. Leo was very quick with his responses and very kindly organised a late checkout for me as I had a late flight from JFK, which was really kind of him. The area the apartment is in, is quite a gritty, urban area. I didn't find some of the bars and restaurants that other reviewers mentioned, however there is a lovely cafe on the corner, which becomes a bar at night. It's a really friendly place and well run, with open mike nights, jazz nights etc. Other than that, you would need to leave the area to socialise. If you're happy to ride the subway, the C-train is one minutes walk from the apartment and will take you to downtown Brooklyn/Dumbo in 20-30 minutes. The L-train (either from Brooklyn Broadway or Bushwick/Aberdeen (nicer walk IMO)) will take you to the Bedford Avenue area in 25-30 minutes. Fantastic choice of restaurants and bars in any of the above. Thanks again Leo.