Brian's place was absolutely fantastic. Really like the area (Fort Greene). Classic NY! The pictures are very accurate but what's so true is that after you climb the many stairs to the apartment, it opens up to this large oasis! It feels like a home away from home. It's large! Very big for NY and my friend and I had plenty of room to move around. Literally, didn't even have to look at each other if we didn't want to lol.
On top of all of that: he had a bottle of champagne, two towels and soap upon entry! Loved it! He accommodated us at the very last minute as another host cancelled us 36 hours before arrival (horrible!). I emailed him super late, he replied back within minutes and even went out of the way to meet a local friend to be sure I had the key when I arrived later than expected. All in all - awesome experience! Will DEF stay here again.