Great spacious apartment, but we would not necessarily call it luxurious. The equipment and feel of the apartment were all pretty basic for a luxurious rental. The neighborhood is ok - in our opinion not really hip and trendy. There is a nice coffee place right around the corner. Metro stops are a short walk away, but please keep in mind that it will take you about 45 minutes to reach Manhattan and approximately 20-30 minutes for other go-to areas in Brooklyn unless you use an Uber. Alina was great, fast to respond to our inquiries and the check-in was easy.