Ella was a friendly, responsive host. Staying at her place was a true neighborhood-style experience.
The apartment had consistent, fast wifi and a modern TV that I could easily cast YouTube videos to from my phone. It's close to a decently clean coin-operated laundromat half a block south and about half a block east. It's also an easy 5-8 minute walk to both the F train and Prospect Park.
In the room, I enjoyed having the in-unit AC, since it was still warm outside the first few days I was there. Also liked having 3 “cubes” of the cube storage shelves to put away my things.
The neighborhood felt reasonably safe and Ella was very respectful of my space. I felt comfortable leaving my belongings in the room when I left for the day.
Overall, I'm grateful I had the chance to stay with Ella and would recommend her place to someone who needs easy subway access to the Lower East Side and SoHo, but also wants to spend some time feeling like a local in a classic Brooklyn neighborhood.