If you want a real New York experience this is it! I lived in Brooklyn for many years before moving out to the West coast. My partner and I were in town for a wedding in the neighborhood and wanted to stay nearby. If you are looking to shop, the location is amazing! Right in the epicenter of uber gentrified Williamsburg with lots of shops, restaurants, and the subway near by. Anything you need is right there, for a price of course.
The apartment is in an old building on a busy street. I would suggest having earplugs if you’re a light sleeper since the room is in the front. The bed was comfortable. While it was clean enough for us, it is an old building above a meatball shop, and hasn’t been updated in a minute, so just manage your expectations. The outside area is great, and very NY—on the roof of another building—and hooked up with cozy furniture.
Our host, Goran, was really friendly, hospitable, and chill. We hung out with him for a little bit the night we got in, but we didn’t see much of him.
Overall a really good experience!