Overall we were really satisfied with Brian's apartment. In particular we liked:
-Large apartment with two balconies
-Walking distance to subway
-Quiet neighborhood
-Several restaurants and cafes in the area
-Friendly host

There were a few minor things that could have been improved in terms of amenities, but we've let Brian know so hopefully they get addressed. One minor issue that occurred: We notified Brian that the hair dryer wasn’t working, and he said he would replace it. Maybe he has since, but he didn't replace it in the several remaining days we were there.