Neighborhood is great, and Liz is very welcoming and accommodating. She'll offer you anything you need and, if you prefer, will leave you to yourself. Be advised that when Liz is out of town, you'll also be taking care of the cat (food twice a day, litter box once a day), getting the mail (which I forgot to do), and taking out the trash. But then -- you'll also have the apartment to yourself. The apartment is very clean and comfortable. It's a typical New York apartment, with pattering feet of the kids upstairs, but the street is quiet, with minimal traffic, no loud bars, etc. I love the Park Slope area.