We really enjoyed our stay in Gordon's beautiful apartment. Definitely clean and serene. A lovely quiet street, but near enough to many cafes, interesting shops and lots besides. We were going to be spending a lot of time in Manhattan and had a concern that the travelling might be difficult but it was really quick and easy to get into the centre - it's a short walk to two subway stations on good lines. But there's lots to see in Brooklyn - we particularly loved the Brooklyn flea market which has its winter home in the amazing former Williamsburg bank on Hanson Place, which also had the best doughnuts we have ever tasted! Gordon was friendly and helpful and a great host. Highly recommended.