Townhouse in Brooklyn

This cozy, cute apartment is on a beautiful block close to tons of restaurants, cafes, and the subway (A,C,G). The neighborhood is a mix of families, hipsters, and old school Brooklynites. Bikeshare is located on the block. Lots of eating options within 5 min walk: Saraghina, Warude, Peaches Hot House, Brown Butter, Nagel's Bagels, etc. Very short subway | bus | bike ride to Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg, Dumbo, and Ft. Greene! The space There are 2 separate bedrooms, a kitchen and bathroom, a terrace in the back yard, and a laundry machine. We've preserved as much of the original 19th century detail as possible, and modernized where appropriate. We're not trying to be fancy - but we work hard to keep things clean and comfy for our guests! *Bedroom 1* This is the larger of the 2 bedrooms. It has a queen-sized sofa bed, a twin sized bed, small coffee table, console, and small closet. *Bedroom 2* The smaller of the bedrooms has a queen-sized bed, a 3-drawer dresser, and a chair. *Washer dryer* Shared with owner. *Kitchen* Has a banquette and seating nook big enough for 3-4 people — so you can host a couple friends. There's a dishwasher, microwave, gas range, and a slim refrigerator. *Bathroom* Has a 60" soaking tub, toilet, and compact wall-mounted sink with medicine cabinet. *Yard* Our back yard is the only one in New York city (to my knowledge) with a 15 foot tall CrossFit Rig. Please let me know if you'd like to work out on the ropes or the bars. Guest access Guests have shared use of the terrace and yard. Access to the CrossFit rig is at the discretion of the host. *PLEASE NOTE* THIS LISTING IS NOT SUITABLE FOR FILM SHOOTS OR EVENTS (eg: baby showers, birthdays, wedding receptions) During your stay I work as a software engineer, and am either focusing or in meetings throughout the day, so am not available to chat a whole lot. I'm reachable by cell phone and the airbnb messaging system. Other things to note ---------------------------------------- FAQ ---------------------------------------- *What is the neighborhood like?* Bedford Stuyvesant ("Bedstuy") is a great place to raise a family, and a wonderful place to stay if you’re a traveler! It’s full of brownstones, tall trees, cafes and restaurants. Residents represent a cross-section of hipsters, blue collar workers, college-educated folks, and LOTS of young families. The neighborhood, which was built by the Dutch in the 17th century, is seeing a growing number of blocks earning architectural landmark status from the New York City landmark preservation commission. *Are the streets safe to walk?* Yes. You'll see kids as young as 12, unaccompanied at night time, running errands for their parents to the grocery store. *Is there wifi?* Yes. *Is there a TV?* No. *I’m allergic to animals. Do you have any pets?* No. *How flexible is the check-in / check-out?* Very. If there are no bookings in front of or behind you, I have no problems with letting people arrive early and leave late. There's also a lock box so that guests can help themselves to the keys. *How is the apartment laid out?* Bedroom 1 is sandwiched between the kitchen and bedroom 2. It contains a queen sized bed, a floor lamp, and a chair. Bedroom 2 is the larger of the two bedrooms, and contains a queen-sized sleeper sofa, a chair, and side table. *Should I bring my own towels/sheets/toiletries?* This isn’t necessary, but some people feel more comfortable doing this. There are enough clean sheets, blankets, and towels for our guests. In the bathroom, you’ll find hand cloths, a bathmat, ample toilet paper, liquid body wash, a small container of shampoo, and some hand wash by the sink. *What’s in the kitchen?* Several pots, pans, utensils, glasses, cups, wine glasses, a wine key, cutlery, a cutting board, and cooking essentials such as oil, salt, sugar, coffee, tea, etc. There’s also a few small tools like a French press, an electric tea kettle, and a wooden cutting board. The gas range has four burners. *What should I do with my garbage and recycling?* For small amounts of trash, just use the receptacles in the kitchen and bathroom. For large amounts, including messy to-go leftovers and pizza box containers, please throw these out in the large cans outside in the front area. Recycling can be placed in the containers below the kitchen sink. *Can I use the back area and yard?* Absolutely! I just ask that you be respectful, and observe the house rules. And to close and lock all of the doors and windows when you leave the apartment. *How far is the house from major airports?* 7 miles from Laguardia airport, and 9 miles from JFK. If you plan on taking a service from the airport to the house, DO NOT TRUST A STRANGER AT THE AIPORT ASKING YOU IF YOU WANT A RIDE. These guys are not legit. If anything goes wrong, you have no legal recourse. *What’s the closest subway stop?* C train at Kingston/Throop. This location is about a 10 minute slow walk with luggage. Without luggage, I walk it in 6. If you take the C train, you will reach lower Manhattan in about 15 minutes. *How is Uber in Brooklyn?* Great. I recommend installing the app on your smart phone. On a normal night, you'll be able to get a car within 5 minutes. *What’s parking like?* Free street parking is great in the neighborhood. 95% of the time, I find a spot either directly in front of the house or about 4 cars away. Nearly all of the streets in bedstuy (including Putnam Avenue) are wide 1-way streets that alternate in their orientation. *What are some close-by things to do?* Best cafe in the neighborhood: Kettle (On Tompkins @ Putnam 1.5 blocks away) Also great cafe, but a bit more expensive, at Anchor (On Throop Avenue @ Jefferson, 1.5 blocks away) Incredible Japanese Tacos and rice bowls at Warude (On Tompkins @ Jefferson, 2 blocks away) Fantastic panini, pizza, and Italian wines at Saraghina (On Lewis Ave @ Halsey, 4 blocks away) Awesome burgers and southern comfort food at Hot House Peaches (On Tompkins Avenue @ Hancock, 2.5 blocks away) Great selection of wines & beers at Brew (On Putnam Avenue @ Tompkins, 2 blocks away) Walk to the Citibike terminal on our block, rent a bike, and explore nearby Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Bushwick, and Williamsburg Hop on the C train at Throop Ave, and head to Fort Greene, Dumbo, or Manhattan (5 minute walk down Throop Ave)