i stayed at this place for about 2-3 weeks in January and had a great time. the host was very kind, and so were the other guests. the lack of curtains was not a problem for me (in fact, the natural sunlight helped me adjust to the time zone). there are tons of great cafes and restaurants in the neighbourhood. getting to manhattan is quick and easy (ca 20min), the wifi was fast and stable, the check-in was a breeze, and Scott replied quickly to any questions that I had. unfortunately though, the room itself didn't have a key! all common areas (bathroom, kitchen) are being cleaned regularly. i definitely absolutely recommend staying here if you're looking for a lower budget place to stay in brooklyn!