Gagan's place was a perfect place for my classmate of 25 years to spend some good NY time! Close by the subway, and plenty of restaurants and grocery. Walk out the door and go to the right for a half block, then a left on vanderbilt and within a short walk ( less than two blocks) there are a couple grocery stores and and wonderful cafe on the right side of Vanderbilt that makes the best bagel breakfast sandwiches ever. Walk in and pick you bagel ( on display) and tell them you want bacon, eggs, sausage... and a bunch of other options.... YUM. They have a large variety of menu items... I just knew after the first breakfast bagel, I was hooked on that. Excellent coffee as well.
Take a left out of Gagan's front door and walk just past the block to Flatbush and take a right. A variety of shoppes and venues await!
We traveled out to see a concert at the NYCB Theatre in Westbury. http://www.thetheatreatwestbury.com/ We took the subway to the train and then back. the NYCB is a great theatre for concerts ( sounded very good... and great acoustice and I believe the furthest seat from the stage is 65 away!
Gagan's home is in a great neighborhood and never felt uncomfortable , even walking late at night. They have a 3 unit place. Our unit was on the second floor and two front locking doors and of course a lock on the apartment.
A giant king in one bedroom and a twin in another bedroom ( which I took). You have to walk through the King room to get to the bathroom,but that was not an issue as the bed was so comfy, my buddy was sawing major wood and never woke up. I also slept well.
The shower is in a tub...the water pressure is incredibly strong and incredibly hot... so watch out for how hot the water gets. Feels so good once you get the temp right. All the kitchen appliances you need ....even a couple fresh trays of ice in the freezer! ( and a box of breakfast sandwiches... a nice touch that we never enjoyed, as the cafe was a short walk)
The WiFi is spotty, but served our purposes. Best to sit at the table. Over by the couch or TV is gets spotty. Also when you watch TV, 1) Turn on TV first , then 2) turn on the satellite box. It is the only way we could get it to come on. Great picture! I would return again if I am in the neighborhood.