We spent a week in Becky and Andrew's flat. (18 to 25 November).
First, the zone: nice Brooklyn's zone, very quietly. Close from Franklyn avenue Subway station, so you access to several lines to diferentes points in NYC. There are many shops around, fastfood, and two blocks away you have a food market opening from 6am to 12am.
The apartment is very comfortable, the kitchen has all you need for cooking.
During our week, the temperature outside was some days below 0° (-6 one day), but inside the flat you can stay dressing t-shirt.
We recommend this flat for your tríp to NYC