Toni met us at the door and was very welcoming. She gave us tips for getting around Brooklyn and to the subway. She also led us to 2 fantastic restaurants!!! The neighborhood was very diverse with ethnic restaurants. The apartment was clean and well maintained. It had all the amenities we needed for cooking. There was a small grocery at the corner and made it easy to get food. We felt safe at all times. We walked at night a few times and felt totally safe. The neighborhood was friendly. The sidewalks were a bit tricky with broken cement and uplifted pieces. You had to watch your step. We learned the subway system pretty quickly and were able to get into Manhattan easily. The only thing that bothered us was the constant noise. But, that being said, I live in the country and hear chickens and a few dogs so not use to city noise. Thanks Toni for sharing your home.