I had a great stay at Dave’s place. It is just like it is described with high ceilings and a loft like feel. It is definitely an artist’s loft kind of place, so I loved it (but you have to be ok with that kind of a place.. read his description). It is not a cushy condo, as Dave indicates. It is for those with a little more of a sense of adventure. There is a nice baby grand piano I got to play (thanks, Dave). So, it was totally perfect for me! The place is on the edge of a more industrial part of Brooklyn (Buskwick/East Wiliamsburg), but are still quite close to the subway and close to plenty of options for coffee, food and bars, etc. For my trip, I stayed in Brooklyn almost the whole time, but did manage to finally get to Manhattan on my last night of the stay. I felt safe whenever I walked around and had no problems. It is close to a few music venues and the neighborhood has a lot loft spaces and cool graffiti. Even if you don’t have definite plans for the night, you’ll likely find something going on just walking around for a half an hour in the neighborhood. There are several good options for nightlife within a few blocks. Dave is really interesting guy and a great musician. I enjoyed the house party he had and enjoyed the band (including Dave) that played. We had many conversations about music, politics, film, etc. too. I’m already planning my next visit to Brooklyn again and am planning on staying there again. Def recommend!