This is a great location if you want to live with the locals and get away from the tourist scene. LOTS of restaurants and street life going on. Edgy neighborhood, but felt very safe at all times. Lots of young (30 somethings) live around here and seem to be really enjoying life. A short 5 min walk to the subway and you are in Manhattan in a couple stops. We also used the Ferry which is a 6-7 min walk to go over to Dumbo and to come back from 34th street. For a few bucks you get home and have a very nice little ride on the Hudson. We would definitely stay here again.