We - family of 5 - loved staying at Ella's. Good location to get into New York - D line gets you there fast. Italian / Russian / Chinese neighbourhood. Felt safe with lots of little delicatessen, coffeeshops, restaurants, supermarkets within 2 blocks. The expectations created by photos and description were more than met. We loved the main balcony and the fact that we could BBQ there with distant view of the ES building. Bear in mind Ella's place is 3rd floor / no elevator - might be relevant for some. Ella's personal receipt added a nice touch. Your staying in the apartment where she and her 2 kids normally lives, and it feels homely and cosy. This is not a commercialised IKEA experience:-)! Thanks Ella for allowing us to stay.