This is a boutique hotel, not a private residence so it's a hotel experience you'll get. For me, it was perfect - very clean, spacious room with a wonderfully comfortable bed, quiet, fresh towels, efficient daily room service, friendly staff, and nice touches like complimentary fruit in the communal area. Love Greenpoint and its vibe, so the location suited me well. But if you're not up for a 20-minute walk to the L train, being on this side of town might not suit. I'll definitely stay again if I'm back in NYC.