I was warmly welcomed and felt welcome from the first moment. Cynthia is a very good host and if you ask, she gives helpful tips for sightseeing, subway, diners... The next subway stations can be easily reached by walk within 10 min. There are also supermarkets and diners for breakfast or dinner nearby. I felt safe in Bushwick. I can just recommend the stay with Cynthia and Elvis the cat (Elvis is so cute). I felt almost like home.