We enjoyed our stay at Karen's place. We tend to stay in this area due to the neighborhood being very good and safe, as well as accessibility to trains and grocery stores and restaurants. One great thing that sets Karen's place apart is that unlike other spots, Karen's apartment if fairly modernized and even has a working outlet on every wall! Many buildings in Brooklyn are old so it is refreshing to see a modernized living space in Brooklyn. The train is very nearby but the noise level isn't bad at all, we had no issues sleeping at night. However, the train station is under construction(been under construction for over a year), so one will need to ride one stop in opposite direction to hop on the train to Manhattan. Not an issue with us, just plan an extra 5-10min for your trip. As I had mentioned above, the neighborhood is very nice and safe, one can walk at 1AM with zero worries. Lots of options for food around! We are very, very satisfied with Karen's hospitality!