What a beautiful apartment and lots of space, it really is as lovely as the photos and isn't really a basement as has been mentioned, front bedroom is only 1 foot lower than ground level and the kitchen at the back is ground level, the kitchen door opening onto the garden. Franklin Ave has everything from organic food stores to a great juice place and vegan tacos further up the road, all a fun safe walk from the house. Rob and family live upstairs so key collection / dropping off is simple. Underground into Manhattan is 45 mins door to door, simple, and the bus straight to Williamsburg. The apartment is finished to a super high standard with love and feels like home, the bedroom has the original ceiling and hardwood floors, I was also super warm, shower is excellent too. All in all I can't imagine a better stay in Brooklyn, Rob was away for the week but arranged for a smooth key collection. And kindly allowed me to leave my bags in the hall so I could go into Manhattan on my last day and collect my bags on my way back to JFK. A perfect balance of soul, style, safety and the NY vibe - highly recommended !