We stayed at Nadine's wonderful apartment over the Dec/Jan period and absolutely loved our time there. Her apartment is about a 5-10 min walk to the train station that takes you into Manhattan, which is roughly a 20 min ride. We always used the Gates Ave station and took the J or M train into Manhattan. Her apartment is big and spacious (extremely rare in NYC) and perfect for a long or short stay. Nadine went above and beyond to stock the apartment with all the amenities we could ever need - from extra toothbrushes/paste (all toiletries), sheets, towels, pillows and more! The lounge and kitchen receives a lot of sunlight throughout the day, which is nice if you're staying inside during winter. It's clean and tidy and the couch and bed is very comfortable. The kitchen is perfect too and well stocked with cutlery, plates, pots etc so we made breakfast and dinner a few times when we didn't feel like going out. The apartment is always warm and cosy and also has air conditioning for the warmer months. The neighbourhood was great too - we always felt safe and there were some great restaurants close by - our favourite was Toad Style (2 min walk), which makes outstanding vegan food, it is a must try!! And the laundromat was right around the corner for those staying for a longer period of time. It only cost us $10USD for a same day wash and fold and we had a large amount of clothes. Nadine is an absolute delight to deal with, extremely accommodating and quick to respond to any questions. She also had put delicious bagels and cream cheese in the fridge for our arrival. We loved the bagels so much we bought more during our stay! This place is a real gem and I would highly recommend this to anyone coming to NYC. Brooklyn is also a great area to live in and has cool vibe and culture. Thanks so much Nadine! We will be back!