The location of the apartment is great for those who would like to explore Brooklyn and beyond (the G stop is on the same block as the flat). The area felt very safe, even in the later hours, as people frequent restaurants and bars in Greenpoint throughout the day. The apartment itself felt surprisingly quiet; it is so much more peaceful than most of Manhattan! Vanessa is nice and gives you a lot of privacy. One thing I would note is that there is a wall opening between the kitchen area and the bedroom. It's not a big deal, as Vanessa rarely spends any time in that section of the apartment, but just something that might not be very apparent from the pictures/listing. Overall, this is a very good option at the price.