This was a third-story walk-up apartment with the guest room toward the rear of the apartment, NOT overlooking the noisy street. It was quiet except for kids playing below in the courtyard. The view is to the east, which means waking up to the sunrise. The window could use a pull-down shade, but that is a minor issue to an overall satisfying stay. The room has a large table, ideal for setting up a laptop and doing work. The airbnb is located in a working-class neighborhood of all ethnicities --- a real melting pot. I enjoyed blending in with the locals rather than being a tourist. The front door to the building is next to a boarded-up storefront. Don't let that dissuade you. Inside is a quiet, clean place to rest your head and to enjoy Brooklyn and Manhattan.