For the price you can’t beat it. Close to public transportation and building is secure. Coming from a small town I thought the neighborhood was a little sketchy but my son lives close by and assured me that it was a safe neighborhood and safe to walk even at night. We enjoyed the stay very much. We had no trouble walking to and from the subway day or night. A short walk to the Franklin station and you can catch a subway train to Grand Central. Lots of nice eateries nearby. Short walk to Prospect park.