This location was great and we always felt safe.
Pros:
• The apartment itself is as advertised. Spacious and artsy. Peaceful.
• The L train entrance to Manhattan is literally a block away and minutes from the heart of the city.
• Neat restaurants and shops nearby. And a Whole Foods within a short walk.
• Easy entrance. And the rooftop, albeit not immaculate (it is a shared space with other tenants) is a cool place to enjoy lunch or cocktails.
• Plentiful outlets. But recommend bringing a short extension cord.
• Barred windows that allow you to have open for fresh air.
• Fast, inexpensive taxi service to LGA ($30 arriving/$42 leaving).
• Host Aleks answered all questions.
Cons:
• No vent in the bathroom. After all, it is a former industrial building. But clean and functional. We were happy to have a small, portable fan to move air while showering.
• No plug-in coffee pot, but there is a tea kettle that worked well with the inexpensive pour-over system we brought with us.
• At times the apartment was hot. We were here in mid-May and the weather was unusually warm. Window A/C unit not installed yet. No biggie. We located the fans provided and were mostly comfortable (see barred windows comment above). Mornings and evenings were fabulous.
• Mattresses have seen their better days. But they worked for the few nights were there.
Overall, a pleasurable experience. Our family would stay here again and recommend this location to others looking for a nice place in Williamsburg with good access to the subway and amenities.