Cool flat, nice and safe neighbourhood to be explored - we had good use of a map made by Maya giving her own recommendations. Great vintage shopping and many restaurants, cofee shop and so on.

If not afraid of heights you can climp the ladder to the roof top and enjoy the sun during the day, a great sunset and even Empire State Building with its lights on!

The area was hit by Sandy and public transportation is still a bit onerous at times - few trains, no ferry at Greenpoint.

Maya was a most helpful host during our stay and easy to get hold on.