Lydia was a polite and very responsive host. This is a good value if you are looking for an entire living area to yourself and don't mind the location. Tourists looking to spend time in the Manhattan area or looking to explore points of interest in Brooklyn need to be mindful of the commute this may involve. Public transit is about a ten minute walk as are any places to get food or grab a drink. The place is older but has been kept in pretty good shape.