The pictures on the listing are not very consistent with what you will find. There is so much potential in this little nugget of property! The delivery ends up though being something less.
Reuven, the host, is very responsive and polite. He offered to have an exterminator come to help rid of the mouse during our stay. I declined as I would take my family elsewhere for a couple days if we had an exterminator come due to the harsh chemicals. There was a lack of upfront communication about the location or how to get places. For example, the grocery in the photos is 3-4 blocks into what is according to Google considered the "Harlem of Brooklyn" and is described as a pretty rough neighborhood. We never really found the cute part of Brooklyn.
The location is not what I would consider desirable aside from the proximity to the 3 line Kingston Ave sub station. (Do not get off on Kingston-Throop after dark-we learned the hard way-they do not like outsiders). When walking to the sub station, take the center promenade rather than the sidewalk beside the houses as walking that close to the houses seems to annoy residents. The neighborhood is not what I would consider safe--sirens all hours of the day and night. The neighborhood is less than clean. There is a sign on the entry door asking to bring packages in as theft is commonplace at that location. I would suggest doing your research on what it means for your party to be in Crown Heights. Women are not seen here on the street after dark.
The property has many broken amenities and was not very clean either with wrappers under the nightstand and thick dust under the radiators. The master bedroom is warmest in the house and the outlying rooms are seemingly less heated. Thermostat seems to be for entire building and is on first floor in hallway. Had to hold the handles for shower and toilet against the tank and faucet so they wouldn't fall off. The counter in the kitchen is rotted beneath the faucet--there is a space between the wall and the counter. There is a washer but it is not accessible. The wood floor in front of the closet to the washer is soft. The main door knob is loose. Locks are either not present or are broken on the windows.
There is not a microwave but there is a stove top/oven. Not a big deal but something to be aware of if you want to quick heat something up. I washed all dishes before use as the contact paper in the cupboards was old and sticky. I bought washcloths and kitchen sponges from Target (in Times Square) on our first day as there were no washcloths or dish cloths and the sponge there was used beyond my comfort level.
Neighbors were fine first night but after that---there was very little sleep. Very loud music, very loud voices, lots of sirens. The windows don't lock and sound (and feel) like they are open so the street noise is considerable. The safety is lacking.
Maybe I misread "Brooklyn charm" to be something altogether different than the real experience.