It was a pleasant stay for my family. We consisted of parents in their 60's, us in our 30's and two little ones 5 and 3. Security was not an issue. We were so close to the train and bus lines that we had to do very little walking at night. The neighborhood is getting better and better and the block has buildings that are being renovated.
We walked to P.O. Reinaldo Salgado Playground at 750 Monroe St with the kids and they had a blast playing in the fountains. We shopped at Rite Aid, Walgreens, and other local markets. Fast food is right there on Broadway too.
I really liked the beds. They were solid and matched the other furnishings well. The mattresses have memory foam and are inviting for naps and restful sleep. We had enough food for breakfast for 5 days thanks to our hosts. I telecommuted via Omar's excellent WiFi setup. We sampled restaurants in four boroughs thanks to the train and bus being steps away.