We found Antonio to be friendly, accommodating, and attentive. He is the ideal owner.

The apartment met all of our needs. The washer/dryer was a great convenience and the kitchen was well-supplied for cooking. The space is smaller than it appears in photos, but it is certainly spacious enough to comfortably house four people.

Subwaying it to Manhattan was not too difficult, but a transfer is necessary. It took us 45 minutes to an hour to get to/from the apartment and Midtown Manhattan (walking/subway combo). Not sure about bus options. Seriously consider taking a taxi when you arrive/depart if you have luggage, as getting to/from the apartment with it by foot and subway is no easy task.

There are a few small convenience stores nearby, and a larger grocery store that has the basics. The grocery store is small by US suburban standards though.

The only concern we had during our stay was the neighborhood. We did not feel safe and the neighborhood was largely in a state of disrepair. We are two Asian women in our mid-20s and on just our first night (before the arrival of my boyfriend) we were approached by a transient and were the target of some scary catcalls from some locals on a stoop. I understand that things like that are to be expected in urban settings from time-to-time, but that didn't make it any less frightening. As a foreigner I could not at first say if the neighborhood was unsafe, but even my boyfriend mentioned feeling uncomfortable. All was fine once in the apartment though, as we felt secure there.

In general, the apartment is a decent base from which to explore Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan.