The apartment is exactly as in the pictures, very comfortable and stylish. Lots of spare towels and toiletries in the bathroom. Cooking is on two table-top rings, so only really for preparing basic meals, but it served us fine. As a basement, it was quite chilly in a cold April, but Ella responded to my request for some heating. Greenpoint is a fantastic area, lots of shops, cafes and restaurants - it's a Polish community, with great Polish food. We just got the East River ferry across to Manhattan most days, quick, easy and cheap. Subway was also very convenient and easy.