My girlfriend and I had a week to kill between family visits and decided to kick it in Brooklyn. My company has and office in Manhattan, so we wanted a place that was close to public transportation, but also wanted to get a feel for the city and Williamsburg in particular.
Tim and Gina's place was perfect for us. The immediate surroundings around the building may seem a bit sparse and quiet upon first arrival. However, it only took walking one block north to figure out it's a stone's throw away from a bunch of great bars and restaurants which we happily took advantage of. Also, it's super close to the metro which made it easy for me to get to work in Manhattan each day.
It's a New York apartment, so definitely expect some New York things. The stairway is narrow, but that's pretty common. The apartment had some wear and tear(character), but it's someone's home and the building isn't exactly new. Yes, there is street noise... but welcome to NYC, the city that never sleeps. If you want peace and quiet I'd recommend visiting the mountains.
It has all the amenities you need. The AC blows cold, the kitchen is perfectly functional (something that can be a rarity in NYCbnbs), and there was plenty of space for my partner and I to veg, work, and hangout with or without each other (another NYC rarity).
At the end of the day Tim and Gina are letting you into their home, not a hotel. If that's what you want stay in a hotel. We wanted to LIVE in Brooklyn for a week and experience what it's like to be a New Yorker. We got that, and a bottle of wine :D.
On top of everything, Tim and Gina were incredibly responsive when I had questions and asked for recommendations. They are super hosts with hearts of gold.
I'd highly recommend this place to anyone I know.