We stayed at this apartment during the last week of August 2013. Easy check in and out and quick response via email from the host for any questions we had. Despite the hot, humid weather, it was cool and pleasant even when the A/C had been off all day. It's very clean, comfortable and well equipped. Modern bathroom with a good deep tub (much needed after long days of sightseeing). Very quiet air conditioning. Wifi connection was speedy. Kitchen has everything you need, including a gas stove, but no microwave. Fine by us but something to bear in mind if you rely on a microwave for your cooking.

The location is convenient, on a pretty street within easy walking distance of services and attractions and near multiple subway lines for quick access to the sights in Manhattan (Atlantic Terminal/Barclays Center is a five minute walk). Even our friends in Manhattan were impressed with how easy the trip was. Multiple Citi Bike stations in the area if you want to explore by bike. 24-hr Laundromat a block away (one of the nicest laundries I've ever used). Walgreens and several convenience stores within 5 mins walk, supermarkets and banks about 10-15 mins away.

The apartment is in the basement level of a house (two good sized windows in front) so you do hear people above. No worse than what I've experienced in hotels or in my own house. Just be aware that if you're looking for total absolute silence, that won't happen. Of course, I don't know why you'd go to New York looking for silence.

The apartment is a perfect size for a couple but I could see up to four people being quite comfortable. We had a great vacation and would happily stay here again.