Mark was the perfect host: he was in communication before we arrived and during our stay, making sure that everything was going well. He gave us lots of recommendations and left us with a guide to the neighbourhood, which we did end up using. The apartment itself is gorgeous - you could not ask for a more beautiful and comfortable place to stay in Brooklyn. We had some work to finish while we were there, and found it a peaceful and quiet environment for that. We liked being based in Bed-Stuy - the neighbours on the street will often greet you, and it really feels like a community. Overall, this was one of the best experiences I've had with airbnb. I'd definitely stay with Mark again, and I highly recommend his listing to anyone planning to stay in the area.