We had a great stay with Julie and Stewart at their Crown Heights apartment. Stewart was so kind to greet us despite a very late arrival and they both welcomed us into their home as well as sharing their insights on living in New York. The bedroom was spacious (at least for the two of us) and the A/C was an essential during an unexpected heat wave. Actually, the A/C was an incredible plus – we would have had a miserable time without it. The room looked out onto the street and had plenty of sunshine. Despite a fire station located nearby and regular street activity, we slept well and did not have issues with noise. (Note: we do use earplugs for urban sleeping.) The location was 5-15 minutes away from a couple subway stops which gave us some flexibility when heading for different Manhattan destinations. The neighborhood is in transition, in a good way. Plenty of local shops and restaurants but not so gentrified that it feels plastic. We felt safe walking around, even at night, and found a couple good places to eat nearby. Hoping to visit again some day. Thanks, Julie and Stewart!