A lovely, tidy, cozy, real flat that is a home away from home and not just a hotel. If you want to experience New York more as a person, rather than just a tourist, Shelley's place is ideal.
The area of Brooklyn is served well by the 2 train which is about 40 minutes to Times Square. There is also a quicker peak 5 express trains that misses a number of stops but check times as it doesn't run weekends or late nights. Travelling on the subway each day may sound a pain but it's excellent training for getting around Manhatten easily and quickly as you are never going to be able to walk everywhere. Especially as the 2 line goes up the west side and the 5 line goes up the east so the main attractions are usually no more than one change away.
Tip: Get a 7 day unlimited MTA MetroCard even if you aren't going to be in NY for a week. You'll chew through metro trips and bus trips (and the Roosevelt Air Tram) very quickly. $31 all you can eat as opposed to $2.48 every trip!
The two main roads nearby have wall to wall local shops etc. where food and beer is easily available which you can cook and drink in Shelley's well stocked kitchen. A good thing to be able to do as New York eating out prices can go a bit London or Sydney shaped if done too often. Especially when you are not used to adding taxes and tipping on top.
Bed is very comfy and the shower is a good powerful soaker.
Shelley was a very attentive and communicative host who we only dealt with twice, and once was to say goodbye. This was because we had everything we needed in the flat as described.
Overall great value and a unique way of staying in New York. Highly recommended.