Andre's brownstone is a $7 taxi ride (easy to hail @9am) from the Utica Ave A Line (lift access) station. On arrival Grace showed us the useful little things - keys numbered 1 to 4, light switches, hot plate, towels etc & Andre called thru the wifi code and showed us how to work the TV later in the evening. Andre was very prompt to respond to our txts the few times we needed assistance.
If you love the character that comes with old brownstones and enjoy having lots of space to spread out then this is a great place to stay. Everything is accurately described and photographed. We enjoyed our two week stay.
The neighbourhood comes with an historic "edginess" from the predominantly Hassidic Jewish and 2nd/3rd generation West Indian immigrant home owners. We hope this isn't lost from gradual gentrification as properties here are already $1M+ (who would've thought that 25 years ago)
It's an easy and safe commute from the 3 Line direct to Manhattan (or if you prefer) to more local Brooklyn attractions.