I had good communication with Maria leading up to my arrival. I was in the apartment for about five weeks, though I only spent a handful of nights there. Maria was only there the first week before she left so I didn't really get a chance to spend time with her. She rented her room to someone else while she was gone and though I actually never met him, he kept the apartment clean and in good condition. I notified Maria that I was actually leaving a couple of weeks early and she kindly offered to reimburse me for one week.

The room is simply laid out and gets a lot of sunlight. I would recommend it for a student or a seasoned traveler who doesn't require any bells and whistles. The bed is a fairly new Ikea type model that is fine for one person but likely too small for two. Do note that there is no A/C in the room. Maria provided a fan that was adequate, though again I only spent a handful of nights there.

The apartment is located at the edge of Park Slope, a great, albeit quiet neighborhood. Perfect for someone working in lower manhattan.