Our stay in Maya's flat was very good. Greenpoint is a cool area full of nice bars, restaurants and small shops which we could enjoy thanks to Maya's advices. If you are planning to stay for a few days in New York I would strongly recommend the area for two reasons: the flat is nice, roomy and has everything you need and the area makes you feel more like a "new yorker" ( you get to know the everyday life of the locals and is not as crowded as Manhattan). Also the views you get from the skyline (just a few blocks away from the flat) are amazing. And finally, getting to Midtown is very ease and fast with the G line :)