Great place to stay if you want to see the real side of NYC, rather than the glossy facade of Manhattan. It's less gentrified than elsewhere in the city, with a grittier, more authentic feel.
Timothy's place is in a residential neighbourhood in Brooklyn, and sitting in the sunshine with a beer or a coffee is a great place to have a chat with the neighbours and passers by, who were universally friendly and polite, and many of whom stopped to pass the time of day with us.
It's a short walk to the MTA and a 30-min ride into Manhattan. Or better yet you can take the bus to the Brooklyn Bridge and walk across. There are several convenience stores and take-aways within easy walking distance, and the main street has a supermarket and many restaurants and take-aways.
The apartment itself is clean, tidy and well-equipped. The sitting room area could be more comfortable, but if you're visiting New York, who's sitting around?
The kitchen has everything you need if you want to self-cater, and the beds are very comfortable. Aircon is fully programmable and reasonably quiet. The yard out back also gets sun all day long, but out front is more interesting.
Timothy is a kind and communicative host, and overall this apartment is good value for money and a great place to stay.