It is a pretty good communal living space for a short period, especially if you know how to get around the city and don't mind being 30-35 minutes from Manhattan. The neighborhood is not the best but you can find the essentials like groceries etc very close by. J train is very very close and L train is around 10 minutes walking distance which is a good way to access Williamsburg and Bushwick in around 20 minutes as well as Union Square. There are around 7-8 others living in the apartment with a small shared space/kitchen and shared bathroom in each floor (3 floors in total). Most folks are young, international professionals. Those who are in the apartment for a longer term are investing in the apartment to make it feel more like home which is good for everyone staying.