Alex was a good host. He made sure we were well settled in from the start and provided us with a small guide of his favourite places around Bed-Stuy (restos, bars, cafes, etc.). The place was exactly as described and as pictured. Very nice place, modern stove that was awesome to cook with, and comfortable bed after long days of roaming around NYC. My boyfriend and I were traveling to Manhattan and within Brooklyn, and public transit was not a problem. We also never felt in danger coming back at night. You will definitely hear their toddler running around and playing on the above floor but it was not a big issue for us. Also, the kitchen equipment was of very good quality, but not high in number (for example, only the necessary pots were available, which was sufficient for us). Overall, we were very happy with our stay.