If you're looking to explore Brooklyn or a place that is within close distance from Manhattan, then this is the place. The L train station is within steps from the loft/building. Grocery stores and cafes/restaurants within walking distance (couple of blocks) - very convenient. The Bushwick neighborhood is currently going through a transition from an industrial to a more Art Deco feel, so you'll experience the change over. Avi is a wonderful host and pays close attention to details; very communicative and keeps loft clean and stocked. We stayed here with our near college bound teenagers who are into performing arts, and so we wanted them to get an artsy feel on this vacation. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did.