Staying at Julia´s place was great. She made sure I had all the information to ensure a safe and trouble free arrival at her loft. It was exactly as described in the listing. I loved the fact the room was enoemous, and ass I had to work there one day, I did not feel squashed in linke in som many places. Although on first view the area seems like a post-industrial area and not so redidential, it has great coffee bars, restaurants and food shops around. I loved the fact that it was right beside the park, so I was able to go for a run every morning, without having to fight with traffic. All in all I have to recommend Julia´s loft. Just two things to be aware of. There is a pretty regular rumble of trains over teh Manhattan Bridge. if you are a very light sleeper, consider ear plugs - although I never needed them. If you need to sleep in the pitch black bring eye shields, as there is a sky light, so the lovely morning light comes throuhg from dawn.