Karen and her husband were great hosts. Kind and welcoming. Their kids are cute as can be (if you don't like kids, this isn't the place for you). The apartment was small, but when you come to NY you are spending time in the city, not the apartment. There was a subway station right across the street so I was easy to get around. It's in Flatbush, which if you are new to the city might not be the best neighborhood for beginners as it isn't close to many attractions (although Park Slope and Fort Greene are close), but the apartment and neighborhood were both clean and safe. Also, very reasonable price for the city.