The pad was great for us. Although I couldn't stand up without hitting my head on the ceiling (I'm 6'5") it was clean and Gaby and Thomas were very accommodating. The neighborhood seems relatively safe for Brooklyn - we just aren't familiar with living in a big city so everywhere outside Manhattan sketches us out. Takes about 20-30min to get to Manhattan. It was only a $40 taxi ride to LaGuardia. I'd definitely stay with Thomas and Gaby again!