Ed and Sarah made us feel very welcome on our first trip to NYC. We were worried that our infant daughter would be an issue but it wasn't. Our hosts made sure we were well taken care of with a care package waiting in the fridge after our long trip. The building is old fashioned brownstone with lots of charm, but that also means creaking planks and smaller windows. Very peaceful and quiet neighborhood - we slept very well. If you're looking for something modern and demand a more "fresh" feeling in a more lively neighborhood, look for something else. Was clean and had all the amenities we needed. Our hosts provided plenty of fresh towels and bed linens. Having the hosts so close gave a sense of security for us who haven't been to NYC before, while having our own entrance gave us all the privacy we needed.

Very convenient location - all daily life necessities were just around the corner, incl subway stop. The massive Barclays Center was within a few minutes of walking with plenty of events and shopping. Some of the best restaurants were also very close (e.g Emily - fantastic Napolitan style pizza, Chuko - incredible ramen, Dough - best donuts in NYC). Personally we preferred this lovely part of Brooklyn to staying in the hectic neighborhoods of Manhattan, which was just a few subway stops away anyway!