Tanya's place is exactly as she describes it. I rented the bedroom in her apartment. She was the best, friendly, sharing and overall a sincere person without any fake garbage. The apartment, bedroom and the bathroom were spotless and very tastefully decorated. She is around the apartement while I was there but totally unobtrusive. The apartment is located in a historic working Brooklyn neighbourhood. It feels the same as it did 60 years ago when I lived there. Some of the businesses have been around for 30 plus years. Amazing in NYC. If you want to get away from the skyscrapers, the huge shopping malls and share the sidewalks with people who grew up and live in Brooklyn this is the place. I had a great time.