We stayed at Keona's place for 5 nights. She was extremely helpful and welcomed us into her space. The apartment was extremely close to the train station for easy access to Manhattan. There is a police station a few hundred meters down the road and it is a family neighbourhood, so we didn't feel unsafe even when walking from the train late at night. If your looking for a place to stay in Brooklyn or somewhere close to Manhattan I recommend staying at Keona's place