Sophie's unit is a very clean, beautifully decorated unit in a gorgeous neighborhood of Brooklyn. While it does open straight onto the street, the neighborhood is incredibly safe, and the neighbors are two lovely restaurants. Furthermore, it's very quiet by Brooklyn standards! My parents and I loved the white noise machine that Sophie provided, but also would have been just fine without it. We also appreciated the easy temperature control, as we stayed on some of the colder nights we've had this year! The bed was terrifically comfortable and the shower had amazing pressure. Finally, the unit is walkable (5-10 minutes!) to just about any subway line you'd need your entire time in the city.