Ryan's place is a nicely appointed 2 bedroom, very clean and with a good kitchen. Checking in was hassle-free, and Ryan and his partner were very responsive and considerate during our stay. It is relatively straightforward to travel to Manhattan from this location, with the subway a short walk away. The surrounding area within Brooklyn has good amenities; a nice grocery store and a few restaurants on a nearby street. If you are very sensitive to noise, you may want to consider ear plugs as there is a busy overpass nearby. However, NYC is a busy city and I suspect there will be a bit of noise wherever you stay. I would recommend this place to family and friends, and personally would like to stay again should I ever visit NYC in the future.