Giovanni's place was perfect for my husband and I. He made us feel at home and because he is a born and raised local he made sure that none of our questions were left unanswered. Giovanni made sure to check in with us in the middle of our trip to make sure all was well and he gave great advice as to how to get around on the subway and even went as far as suggesting restaurants that we never would have found on our own. I highly recommend staying at his apartment in Brooklyn, the location is perfect as the subway is only a brief 10 min walk. Giovanni's hospitality made our first trip to NY that much more special! :)