My partner and I stayed in the loft for 8 nights. The Greenpoint area is very calm compared to Manhattan, but still has an unusual vibe thanks to the second-hand stores and local coffee shops. We bought a weekly pre-paid MTA ticket for $33 and used this to get into central Manhattan using the subway (this took around 15/20 minutes - but the subway does not run as frequently as other Metro systems I have used before in other cities!!)
The loft itself is a perfect blend of industrial interiors and comfort. We found everything we needed for our stay and Peter was kind enough to leave toiletries and tea & coffee in the kitchen to welcome us. There are AMAZING views over East Manhattan both day and night. The apartment is filled with natural sunlight which we loved. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back!