The apartment is spacious although the bathroom is a little tight for a family of 4. The air conditioning was much needed as the weather was warm while we stayed. Although the walk from the subway via Malcolm X Boulevard was a little rough, the route via Stuyvesant was nicer and the apartment is in a very safe and leafy area which is pretty quiet for a suburban location. There are great restaurants very near. We loved Saraghina (fantastic buzz and delicious food) and had a great meal at Chez Oskar as well. Tonderai was a great host and was very communicative, including letting us know about a problem with the TV and trying to get it fixed for us during our stay. The Metro into Manhattan is very convenient and the area of Brooklyn around Brooklyn Bridge also feels very cool and village-y. If you want somewhere to stay away from the madness of Manhattan but close to the airport, this is a good choice.