I went to NYC with my wife and our two teens. We were searching for an affordable alternative to the accommodation rates in Manhattan and had initially looked at staying in Jersey City at a hotel chain. We are so grateful we did not do that. Staying at this location added to our New York experience. We had our own space for the duration and had a chance to experience some of Brooklyn. The subway was a 7 minute walk and the ride to Penn Station in Manhatten 24 minutes away. Our hosts, Christopher and Nina, were gracious and extremely helpful. The neighbourhood is a mixture of characters, young and old, rich and poor. The only issue that was a bit tricky to navigate was finding a parking spot. Parking was on the street and, while we felt our vehicle to be safe, it was tough finding a spot when we arrived in the late evening. We did find a better spot the following morning. If you do have a vehicle, my suggestion would be to park upon arrival to NYC, get around by public transportation while there, and move your vehicle only when leaving. All in all we were very happy and would definitely stay at Christopher and Nina's place again.