Don’t let the urban industrial backdrop fool you. The neighborhood is absolutely safe and the place is wonderfully warm and intimate. The hosts treat you like family and truly care about your stay. My room was simple but sparkling clean. As was the common bathroom. Hallways and stairwells are well lit. Kitchen has all the comforts of home. (Even had an ironing board and iron) Location wise, the subway is a 7 minute walk to a subway that’s 20 minutes to Manhattan. All in all, it was a wonderful experience and I highly recommended it to anyone who wants to see the real Brooklyn and meet some of the greatest people ever.