My wife and I were staying in this apartment for a month. Overall, we think it’s a very good deal, but there are some cons and pros you should be aware of:
pros:
- it’s almost impossible to get an apartment in this part of Williamsburg for such a price
- this part of the district is incredible. I would say if you want to live in Williamsburg, this area is perfect. There tons of cozy coffee shops and awesome restaurants
- the apartment is clean and renovation has been made
- a bed is king size and really comfortable
- the kitchen is well equipped
- Doug is super responsive and friendly
cons:
- this is a basement floor. The ceiling is only about 2m high. So for a tall person like myself, it can be an issue
- because it is a basement the humidity is higher causing a lot of mosquitos (in the summertime)
- the window starts lower than a sidewalk level. I would not say it’s a huge problem, but just FYI
- The heater is a bit noisy - it doesn’t emit a permanent noise but it clicks once in a while. Sometimes quite loud. Not a problem for a day time. But it does awake you during the night.
Overall, I would say that a great price comes with certain conditions. It's definitely a good value for money deal, especially if you're planning a tourist trip in NYC. However, there could be some issues for tall people or if a high comfort is your top priority.