Thanks Emilia for allowing us to experience life in Brooklyn. Our first time to NYC and staying a few minutes away from the train station we were also able to explore the City life every day with out having to worry about catching a cab to get around places. A few locals hanging around the corner of the street but they don't harrass you. Nice shops around and 2x laundromats nearby as well. The new Gourmet store is excellent with reasonable prices.