Valerie's place is a real gem. Having lived abroad for 10 years it is always nice to be back in NYC and in a comfortable genuine apartment that has the nice lived in feeling (i've sadly stayed in places before that felt like ikea showrooms). The apartment has nice old wood floors and has a nice layout such that the kitchen and bedroom are separated bu a spacious living room. Everything was spotless clean and Valerie was incredibly quick to respond with any question. I arrived late at night and the keycafe worked out well for picking up the keys close to midnight. In addition to the apartment itself, Williamsburg and Greenpoint are great areas and Valerie's place is perfectly located just a few blocks from the busy night life and shopping such that it is both convenient and quiet. The walk to either the JMZ or LG subway stations is about 5 blocks and takes 5 minutes which makes it easy to get to any part of Manhattan in a blink. The neighborhood is lively with plenty of restaurants and bars nearby as well as being next to a bodega with a friendly mood and a taco stand out front. There are a few quality supermarkets and liquor stores within 4-5 blocks so no need to make a special trip to stock up for your stay. Overall I am thrilled with the stay and it was just what I wanted for my two week work trip.