We had a great time at Al-'s. We were visiting NY for 5 days with a 9 year old and the apartment was the perfect base to roam after long days in the city. Whatever plans you have you have easy access to subway and buses. We crisscrossed Brooklyn - from Coney Island to B. Heights - to and from Manhattan and getting to and from Newark was easy. The neighborhood is nice with walking distance to deli's, grocery stores etc. Wish only we could have stayed longer.