I really enjoyed my week at Berni's place in Brooklyn. Location is great, 2 blocks from a subway station, 5 minute walk, with a couple cafes close by (one is 4 doors down, on the corner of the block), a 24 hour convenience store/Deli in the corner, and more restaurants and Delis around.
The building is nice and well preserved. The room itself is on the 4th floor facing the street and is very spacious (biggest room I've ever stayed in NY. Its Brooklyn and there's obviously some noise on the street but its all very normal, nothing that will be waking you during the night. Place was very clean. The bathroom is shared with the other room on the floor, was clean and with hot water and decent pressure. The common kitchen is also on this floor and is nicely equipped.
Berni, the host, is a very nice lady and very helpful. Communication was great, she helped me with the different options to get from the airport (JFK) to her place and and with suggestions of places to visit and eat, a nice person to have a conversation with and was always with a smile on her face.
Definitely enjoyed my time there, totally recommend it and looking forward to staying there again.