The apartment is a great base to explore New York from. It gives easy access to local amenities, for example a great range of restaurants and bars, and then equally easy access to the metro and the ability be in Manhattan within minutes. Importantly this area of Brooklyn Heights feels safe. Erin and her family are very friendly and helpful. We would go back given the opportunity. The apartment is really clean and user friendly - although the outside of the building might not give that impression initially.