Sidiq was a great host and was able to be flexible for our check in. He offered lots of suggestions for restaurants and markets in the area, and made sure we had what we needed for our stay.
The location is really excellent for exploring Brooklyn, with many excellent restaurant and bar options within comfortable walking distance.
Although our visit was in May, the weather was quite cold and rainy. As a result, the only thing I would have wanted to change about our stay was around the heating. Sidiq did warn us that, like in many NY buildings, the landlord controls the heat, and had already shut the heat to the building off in April. So for the short pockets of time we were at his place, we were pretty chilled. He did let us know that he had extra blankets available, so we had what we needed for a good night's sleep, but for the small pockets of time we were in the apartment through the day, we shivered a bit. Really not within his control at all though, and he did warn us! For most of the year, I really don't see this interfering with anyone's experience.
The neighborhood is really an interesting mix of young folks and families. There are many great spots to discover as you stroll around, including McCarren Park, lots of coffee shops, record stores and restaurants. We found that the residents and businesses were quite friendly and approachable. There was plenty of activity and nightlife, but the noise in the evenings was actually noticeably less than what I've experienced when visiting Manhattan over the years.
The building itself is really very quiet. I didn't see or hear any of the other residents at all during our stay. Sidiq's apartment itself is more spacious than we expected, and the hot water in the shower was amazing!
I'd certainly recommend Sidiq's place for your visit to Brooklyn. If you go in the springtime, I simply recommend you pack layers just in case Mother Nature decides to surprise you!