The place is exactly as it looks in the photos -- brand-new furniture and appliances, basically hotel quality! Lots of great features that are not very common in the US in rentals, for example a very modern shower with both an overhead shower and a removable shower head. The apartment is very clean. The hosts are helpful and communicative -- every instruction is given under the listing but for some reason I couldn't access these through the AirBnB site, so they sent me all information separately within minutes. The building is completely safe, and the neighborhood is great, lively, with lots of places to go, and the subway into the city is right on the corner, so whether you want to experience "authentic" Brooklyn or spend your time in Manhattan, this is a great place to do it from! Definitely highly recommended.