This was a really pleasant, light, and centrally located flat in Brooklyn on a quiet tree lined street. It was plenty large for the 4 of us - my daughters shared the double sofa bed. It seemed newly equipped and renovated and everything worked. The subway was two blocks away, and the restaurant on the corner (Aita) was fantastic. Grocery store 1/2 block away. Claire was very accommodating - we arrived at almost midnight - and provided us with extra keys, help to get a pre-ordered ride to Newark, and brought us home made cookies. She works nearby and that was comforting to know. The only drawback (which many people might find a pluss) is that this is a rental flat, not a home. So the cupboard lacked basic items like olive oil or tea/coffee, and there wasn't a supply of things like shampoo or soap in the bathroom. On the other hand, all the closet space was free, the wasn't any personal clutter or feeling of living in other people's private stuff. We usually stay in the city when we visit NY, this time we decided to experiment with Brooklyn. It won't be the last time, and we would return here without hesitation.