We can't recommend Mutale's place highly enough. It was immaculate, and set up to anticipate everything we might need for a comfortable stay with stacks of clean towels and washcloths, nicely made beds, coffee and filters, shampoo and bodywash, blowdryer, washer/dryer, fully equipped kitchen and more. The building entry is very secure with a locked gate and then a locked door. The neighborhood felt extremely safe (we walked everywhere day and night), and we found absolutely everything we needed nearby, including drugstore, groceries, and tons of places to eat. I loved bragging to my friends that I was staying in a third floor walkup in Brooklyn (so cool), but be aware that's quite a walk if you're out of shape (like me). Mutale is very friendly and had great recommendations for everything from a breakfast place to a really nice wine store. He was very responsive in messaging. Anyway, this is a great home base for Brooklyn adventures and we wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future.