Our host Adam unfortunately couldn't meet us but we had excellent communication messaging back and forth. As we got into Brooklyn we grabbed a bite to eat before checking in at 3pm, the area is urban, cultural and interesting there's restaurants, shops, park, subways, buses and 7-11 near by. Adam messaged me instructions how to get the keys from the lockbox and another set left inside. We meet Tasha the cleaner, she was awesome and very nice, she let us come in as she finished up and left our stuff there before heading out to NYC. I traveled with my 2 kids and a couple with a baby, the house was more than enough space for us and very comfortable, there is a gate to the spiral stairs going to the basement which is safe if you need it. The subway ride into the city on the A train from Norstrand was faster because it's an express train it took about 20-25mins and less than 10 mins to walk from the house. Adams house is the most unique, stylish, very clean, modern, chic and beautiful place, I wish I can move it to Ottawa ;-). My kids enjoyed the downstairs (bomb shelter) my son called it the movie room theatre...lol...the wifi was excellent all of us was on it and it worked great! If there was any issues Adam is responsive and try's his best to help, he cares about your needs as his guest. Overall brownstone area of Brooklyn is great place to stay at with family/friends and enjoy a true locals experience!