Zach is a wonderful and super communicative host! Getting in was easy and quick, and when I got locked out past midnight one night, he immediately sent someone to let me in. The personal touches in the flat are lovely, and the location is absolutely perfect - easy access by bus and subway to Manhattan, other parts of Brooklyn, and Queens. (Atlantic Ave is only a few stops away on the B/Q and you can get almost anywhere, including the LIRR to JFK.) The first part of my trip I stayed with my partner, and for two women the neighborhood and building felt safe, even coming back late at night.
The only thing I’d recommend is a better cleaning service. It was quite dusty and dirty in places. Also, if you’re coming with multiple people, the sofa isn’t a good place to sleep - it’s very thin and you can feel the springs. The bed isn’t the most comfortable in the world, but totally doable and better than the sofa.
That said, this was the least expensive listing in the area, and I think it’s a good value - especially if you’re looking for a safe, convenient place to just sleep after a day in the city!
And as mentioned, Zach was fantastic and so helpful! I think with a bit better cleaning the place would be five stars! Thank you so much Zach for everything!