Rosa's apartment is probably what you imagine a Brooklyn apartment to be like. Arty, functional, unfussy, bookshelves of incredible books and a little noisy and gritty. It's basically perfect if you want to disappear into Brooklyn and be a local. Manhattan is close, Williamsburg is a short work and Greenpoint, which you'll be in the middle of, is one of the most wonderful mixes of old-time European families, incredible bakeries cafes and restaurants and encroaching urbane culture. I absolutely loved this place. It's well-priced, Rosa is a gem of a host, and the apartment could hardly be better located. There are so many places you could choose to stay in New York but few of them could match the combination of friendliness and convenience, especially if you're wanting to get a real feel of the diversity of Brooklyn.