Fotini was a great host and very welcoming and accommodating throughout the trip. She was always a text message or call away. Her home is great value, far more reasonable than the NYC Hotels and it also lets you feel like you actually live there for a week instead of visit. All amenities are there. There is a laundromat on the ground floor that is a boon since alot of Brooklyn apartments require you to go out for washing or hand wash. She even gave us a card to use for the machines. I'd recommend this to anyone who's thinking about staying in NYC.

Bay Ridge is one of the nicest parts of Brooklyn and safe too. You're simply a block away from stores and restaurants. I'd recommend going to Uncle Louis or getting rainbow bagels too to top off that authentic feel.