The sun, moon and stars aligned when I found Ken's place after getting a last-minute commercial booking in Brooklyn (I live in Baltimore, and was just flying back from Maine, so needed a place fast). Ken had the availability the only two nights I needed the place - AND it was one block from the director's rehearsal place and just two blocks from where we shot: a Godsend! Ken's wife has been "in the business" so knows how difficult it can be to get a place to stay in NY for jobs as an out-of-towner. He get me explicit directions of how to get to their place via subway with helpful details such as "walk down Smith AWAY from direction of skyscrapers." I arrived two hours before check-in as I had a rehearsal, and Ken let me stow my bags there. He also let me stow them the morning I was supposed to depart, as we needed to shoot some quick B-roll. I so very much appreciated those acts of generosity, which made my life so much easier. The place has dark wooden floors, two bedrooms, kitchen (so practical), washer/dryer, GREAT closet space and living room to relax, decorated in a minimalist chic style that's clean and fresh. They also gave tips on dining, and I found some other places to check out. One is Fob, a Filipino restaurant at 271 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231. We shot scenes there and the food is super good, reasonable and loved the decor. Don't let the "BBQ" description fool you into thinking it's a BBQ joint. Another great place nearby is Gersi, an Italian restaurant at 316 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231, known for it's homemade pasta and use of seasonal ingredients. Be forewarned, though. Gersi is CASH ONLY. But prices are very good. Less than 1/3 of Colonie, which also has very good food, is hip, but pricey, at 127 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Five stars for Ken for his place and his hospitality!