We spent a week in Anthony's Crown Heights Garden apartment - and enjoyed the apartment, which was neat and clean - and the surroundings with lots of great places to eat. Anthony himself was very attentive and helpful and we can definitely recommend Brooklyn, Crown Heights, Dean Street and Anthony and his apartment. Prospect Park and Barclays Centre (basket and hockey) are within walking distance (20-25 minutes) - and the Nostrand Avenue subway (blue A or C) is only five minutes from Dean Street - and there's easy access to red and green lines from Eastern Parkway as well.
Great place - great host!