We had a wonderful stay at Maya's duplex in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is great and safe. It is within walking distance of everything. Great stores and restaurants! The apartment's decor is very eclectic and fun. The downstairs was comfortable for the four of us to relax. There was good cross ventilation downstairs. Maya was very accommodating with check in and found us a place to store our suitcases until we had to leave for the airport. The bedroom upstairs is very comfortable. If you have 3-4 people staying, the second bed is a double on a loft with a 7-8 ft verticle ladder and is warm in the summer. There are no railings on the stairs or at the top of second floor if that might be an issue to some. Also, the view from the deck is beautiful, but to get there is not for the "faint of heart". There is an approx. 10 ft vertical climb on an iron ladder, open a skylight window, and climb through the opening. But the Manhattan skyline is amazing!