Alia was a great host - super friendly, accommodating of our late arrival and extra guest, helpful when we needed some assistance with the TV (and a baking dish!) and knowledgeable about the area. The apartment is in a great location to explore the Brooklyn area and a short subway ride into Manhattan (or a longer one out to Coney Island). Plenty of groceries and food options nearby (try Jemz on St John's for home-like service and cooking). Despite the sweltering weather the air conditioner upstairs and fan downstairs kept us cool all week.