Meryl and her housemates were very accommodating and my friend and I had no issues at all during our stay. The apartment itself on the ground floor of a Brooklyn brown-stone and you have your own entry. It's just got basic furnishings but it was more than enough for our needs.

Staying in Bedford-Stuyvesant was an eye-opening experience and we felt pretty safe over all but there were a couple of blocks that had a bad vibe. The apartment is in a bit of a subway black hole with all the closest stations being about 15 minutes walk away. That could pose issues if you didn't feel comfortable in the area especially late at night. There's a bus to JFK very close by though.