NYM is in Park Slope, one of the best places to be in Brooklyn, safe and lots of apartments around. Craigslist is the best source, do a search by Park Slope. It's not a cheap area though so if you want to save money, you can look for an apartment on the F train line south of Park Slope. Apartments around Ditmas/McDonald avenue should cost less and you'll still have like a 15-20 minute commute if you stay close to the F train. It a little less safe and fun as park slope though.