Cathy's studio is located in a family-friendly area of Brooklyn and is a short walk away from local restaurants, Prospect Park, and the train station. Despite being located on the ground floor, the studio is situated on a fairly quiet street, especially by NYC standards.
Note to future travelers: Cathy's family lives in the apartment directly above. They can be heard during the day, but are very considerate and quiet during night hours. Separately, the rumbling of a train running underground, beneath the apartment, and can be heard periodically. I worked from home during the majority of my stay and never found the noise to be an issue. However, it is a feature of the studio, which I feel is worth mentioning.
Inside, the living space is very generous (especially for solo travelers). The kitchen has a mini-fridge, coffee maker, cooking utensils, and a single electric burner, all perfectly sized for making small meals at home. Attached to the kitchen is a private back door, which leads out to the building's shared patio/backyard (shared with Cathy's family).
Having Cathy as an upstairs neighbor, provided peace of mind during my stay. For context, my stay was for a month during the winter. Cathy ensured the apartment stayed warm and comfortable all throughout the day, and though I never needed it, was always a phone call away from adjusting the building's temperature as needed. Additionally, Cathy was a great resource for food/drink recommendations. She has a lot of knowledge on the neighborhood and will gladly share tips on local things to see, if you ask!
Overall, I enjoyed my stay and recommend booking this location to any solo travelers looking to explore Park Slope and its surrounding area.