Chill host, pretty communicative. Space specially appropriate for a younger chill crowd. The place is in need of a little improvement, but is definitely liveable as is. The area is populated mostly by low-income Caribbean immigrants. A really fun (extreme noisy, though) experience. Felt pretty safe at all times (most quarrels seemed domestic). There's always lots of people on the street, not too friendly to an overseas tourist, but not threatening at all. Lots of chill substance use (nothing hard core on sight) and unending funny conversations buy the corner guys (complicated if you sleep early, since the apartment is at street level, with all windows to the street. Food: good, abundant, natural produce and ingredientes for around the world, but don't expect anything fancy. Restaurants and delis are the simplest possible (some open 24/7). For a more upscale experience, take the train towards other areas of Brooklyn or Manhattan. Subway connections are pretty efficient.