I had a great time staying at Andy's place. People were often coming and going so there was always someone interesting to talk to and the house retained a laid back vibe overall. The digs were basic but a very good deal for the location in NYC. It's an area of Brooklyn it would be difficult to experience without Airbnb, so I would recommend it if you're looking for a more "authentic" experience of New York.

In terms of location,the house is within easy walking distance of a number of interesting and vibrant areas, as well as being very close to the subway. There are plenty of shops and amenities nearby, though if you were looking for anything more specialist you would probably have to take the subway (which is very easy to do).

Andy was a very welcoming host and on hand whenever anything was needed. I highly recommend staying at his place!