Helen's place is amazing if you are planning to stay in NYC for a week or more since the price is very convenient and the apartment offers everything you could need. The neighborhood is quiet and nice, the subway, supermarkets, restaurants and beautiful Prospect Park are just some minutes away and arriving in Downtown Manhattan takes only 25 minutes (35' to Times Sq.) We also loved Brooklyn, specially Prospect Park, Dumbo and Williamsburg. We stayed at Helen's 18 days and everything was perfect, she's an incredible host!