The apartment is really spacious and match the photos. The building looks old and is by the two level street, so pretty littered. Nonetheless, we walked at night, nothing happend, so could say it's safe neighborhood. Instant hot water in the shower. The towels were super soft and bed .
Nearest subway station is a good 20min walk. I'd suggest DeKalb Av Subway Station, that has Target, Trader Joe's (best grocery store), huge food court on a base level and a lot of apparel stores on the street next to it. The station has convenient connection to Manhattan.