Rachel’s place is great! Subway station is about a 10 minute walk from the apartment and a 40 minute subway ride to the Times Square area. She was very friendly upon check in and provided coffee and some snacks as well. As mentioned in the description, this is an up and coming area and walking home late at night may be a little off putting for some; however we definitely felt safe in the area! Overall, awesome place and a great value. No need to pay a fortune staying in midtown Manhattan when this gem exists in Brooklyn!