Marlene's place was perfect. It's larger than it looks in the photos. It's right by the L train with easy links to Bushwick, Crown Heights, Bedstuy, and Manhattan 14thst & 8th Avenue. Although it's a basement apartment it's very well lit. There are stores to pick up items you may have forgotten and a nice deli for breakfast sandwiches. The main street is busy but the neighborhood is very residential which makes it a lot calmer than other areas in NYC/Brooklyn. I'll definitely stay again!