The apartment is small but cozy, the bathroom fulfils most needs aside from the shower. But the arrangement with the downstairs apartment works well, I never had any trouble with waiting for the shower and the downstairs "roommates" were always nice and friendly. The balcony is great! The most important feature to mention is the apartment's location. That part of Greenpoint is simply gorgeous, well connected but not too but. Two great parks close by and some great bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity, and more bustling areas like Manhattan Ave or Graham Ave are only a short walk away. The street is unusually quiet for the city, which is great for your sleep!