This apartment is safe and secure. I really appreciate the fact that there was clothes washer and dryer. I had been traveling a while and made use of it for one good load. There is a rely nice gourmet/staples grocery called good town nearby. There were plenty of reusable bags in the closet to take. it's an enjoyable few blocks walk to the subway that I took to Brighton Beach / Coney Island for an afternoon. The hosts recommended Peaches Hothouse and it was a very pleasant walk with strong drinks, excellent food and nice vibes. there was also a June 19th celebration a few blocks away with music and vendors etc. All in all I had a really good time. The bed was fantastic and much more than expected.