We found this hotel while looking for accommodation in the historic Bedford-Stuyvesant area. I first heard of this neighborhood more than 20 years ago, in the movie "Do the right thing". Debbie is the hostess and she has done a remarkable job renewing the old brownstone, and she has kept in mind even the smallest details so the house looks... More

- Debbie, the owner and host of this B&B is amazing! Great fun at breakfast and provides a warm welcome! - location: 5 mins walk to Nostrand station which is on the fast A line to Manhatten (10mins to the Finance District, 20 to Penn station) - location: Bed-Stuy is a real neighbourhood, it is not Disney NYC, its 24hours... More

I attended my son's graduation in NYC and stayed here for 3 nights. The owner & hostess, Debbie, owns a classic, remodelled brownstone in the Bradford/Styvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. The neighborhood is very friendly and the residents look out for each other. Debbie runs two businesses here: the Sankofa Aban B&B 24/7 and she hosts live jazz (real jazz) concerts... More

The photos on the website look great- and Debbie has done a wonderful job decorating her traditional brown stone Brooklyn house to a high standard. However don't come to this guest house expecting hotel style service. Although Debbie is very friendly and accommodating, and the jazz evenings on Friday are impressive there are a few details that are lacking in... More