We have stayed in Shoko's apartment for the recent 10 days in May The room is big & roomy as same in the picture. Though it is near the main road the Subway was only 1 minute on foot & within 20 minutes to Manhattan. There were couples of fast food restaurants within 5 minutes walk from the apartment & other eateries nearby. My daughter & I love to have our breakfast at the wholesale gourmet store/cafe which is just around the corner. The store/cafe was often seen patronized by on-duty police officers hence the area was very much safe. Shoko is very accommodating & feed-in to our requests. We will definitely stay there again when we are in New York / Brooklyn.