The good: This is a large, clean, nicely decorated apartment. It was a very comfortable place to stay. It is also very close to two different subway lines. There is a new McDonald's and a nice gas station/shop one block away. The hosts communicate well and were very cooperative. As Brooklyn neighborhoods go, this one seems reasonably safe and we were comfortable staying here.
The bad: This is a typical low-end Brooklyn neighborhood. It's noisy, chaotic, and dirty like much of NYC. Not many nearby food choices. There are bugs and loud music. Lots of auto repair shops in this particular neighborhood clutter the streets and sidewalks with cars under repair and make it hard to park and walk around. If you're not comfortable with that kind of neighborhood, maybe you don't want to stay here. If you like the budget price and want an authentic NYC experience, it's fine.