This is a fantastic location as a springboard into Brooklyn or wider NYC. It was nice to meet the host when I arrived, he happened to be at the accommodation, but throughout my stay it was a very private and peaceful place to be. Having the self-contained top floor is excellent; the bathroom, bedroom and living room areas all exactly as you can see in the photos and perhaps even feeling a little bigger than expected, everything clean and with plenty of space and storage. The fridge was very useful to have and it was nice to have lower level lighting options with lamps and a shower with enough power too. Excellent Wi-Fi as well. The Subway is only minutes away as are the East River Ferry service and wonderful views across to Manhattan. It goes without saying that food, shopping, coffee, pizza slices, restaurants, cocktails, beer, etc. are all just around the corner but it is a surprisingly quiet location too; the bedroom faces out to the rear which makes it very calm and easy to sleep even with the window open overnight; the bed is huge and very comfortable too! If you like gelato you could not be in a better spot with an amazing place just a few steps from the front door. I also took advantage of a local laundry a few blocks away (Celsious) for a same-day service during my stay which was a perfect way to travel light; a top tip. Overall a great Airbnb location that I highly recommend as a solo traveller and I would not hesitate to check availability of this place when I next return to NYC. Very much a home from home.