I felt at home here. The space has a peacefulness about it that made me feel comfortable and safe. I was able to unpack my suitcase, hanging my clothes up, and space for everything else to setup in the closet. This was my first time staying in a shared space and it was not weird at all. Paul is very welcoming; and was busy with work so he wasn’t home much. The apartment is near a few train lines and bus stops. I stayed for 4 days so I purchased a 7 unlimited MTA pass and wore it out! I planned a few things to do but once there just went with the flow and had a blast. There is a children’s park directly across the street as well as a community pool which doesn’t open until the last day of school. Manhattan Cafe became my fav breakfast spot (8min walk). Starbucks on the next block and Common Goods Cafe are other close options. There’s no shortage of restaurants on near by Lenox Ave. The Brooklyn Flea Market is worth a visit and is under a section of the bridge. The bridge/park is nice too. There are a lot of restaurants there and plenty of outdoor space to relax. There are a lot of vintage items, records, jewelry, etc. Overall my experience in the city was nice, I interacted with some kind people. Most importantly wear good walking shoes.