I can strongly recommend Sara And Greg's place for the warm welcome and home feel. It really did feel like I was borrowing an apartment from a friend. It's fantastic value for money and really it has everything you need, unless you absolutely have to have a five-star location. The subway is a brisk 10-minute walk away but the Q in particular will get you to central Manhattan pretty quickly. For a couple, friends or a small family who would rather spend their money on other things than inflated Manhattan hotel prices then this is really ideal. And of course for those who want to see Brooklyn or travel out to Coney Island/Brighton Beach then the location is perfect.