First Sancar was very good about communicating, and this is not meant to be a negative review, the place is a good value and will work for many people, but there are a few things think renters should be aware of. We come into NY/Brooklyn at least 2x a year and rent an AirBnB.
- chose it b/c of central location in Brooklyn as had to cover a lot of Brooklyn and Manhattan for meetings. I am not sure I would call it 'scenic', its safe and clean, but definately in early staged of gentrification if that matters to you, and short walking distance to things. We were mostly there to sleep only so didnt matter, but not where I would stay for vacation in Brooklyn.
- the low cleaning fee makes its good for short term stays for business, a lot of places are very high so you need to stay more nights to spread the cost out over. Having stayed in AirBnB regularly there, if cost is a main concern, its a good value, relative to what else is out there, for a non shared home stay.
- the entire street is indeed old lofts, with thin pane original windows - so that even on the 5th floor its pretty noisy at night and early am - if a light sleeper bring ear plugs.
- there is minimal window coverings so it never really gets dark - this was more impacting to me than noise, and finally got some eye shades after minimal sleep and never did get a good night sleep in 4 nights. On the plus side, the pics are accurate about big open light filled space. The mattress is ok not great and the thick foam pillows couldnt sleep on, and a blanket that fits would be a plus.
- we work in an industry that shuns allow cologne/perfume to preserve your sense of smell, so are sensitive. There is a heavyish incense/essential oil smell that is a tad strong, no doubt some will like, if you are sensitive to scents it will take a few days to adjust.
We have stayed at worse, and at better. If cost is a key consideration, this locations works, the lower cleaning fee helps out you certainly could do worse, I just think people should be aware of the entire situations, which pictures and verbiage dont always capture.
Thanks for sharing your home, and good luck with future rentals!