We were pleasantly surprised by both the atmosphere of the basement flat and Shelley's hospitality. It's a lovely side street with mature trees, a bit of an oasis from the busyness of Flatbush Avenue two blocks away. The bus routes on the avenue and the Newkirk subway station are just about the same distance away, so you can get around as you want. Shelley was a kind, personable and gracious hostess, and we were comfortable with the bedroom, sofa bed and a good air mattress. Great bathroom and reasonably equipped small kitchen--a small taste of the Caribbean in the middle of Brooklyn. A great value for money in pricey NYC.