Owen was very prompt at replying to my messages both before and during my stay at his Brooklyn apartment. My parents and I spent a very enjoyable Christmas using the apartment as a base for both 'playing tourist' in Manhatten and spending days in the apartment cooking and playing games. Getting into downtown Manhatten couldn't be easier, it's a short walk to the closest subway stop and one train has you there in 20mins or so.
There is a wonderful supermarket 100yards from the apartment that served all of our needs for when we wanted to eat in and we also enjoyed the local Cuban restaurant, Pilar.
I would highly recommend this apartment to everyone. It is clean, well presented, and convenient.