I can highly recommend renting this place for several reason; it lies in Prospect Heights, which is a cool neighbourhood with nice bars and restaurants, close to Prospect Parc, the Brooklyn Museum a.o. Grand Army Plaza, which is the nearest Subway station, is only a 3 minutes' walk away, and has trains that take you to Manhattan and even connects you to the LIRR train which is the most affordable way on your way back and forth, to and from JFK. Last, but certainly not least, Alaric is a great host, and makes you feel welcome and knows a lot about Brooklyn and NY in general and is more than happy to share it with you - if you have time for it!