Though I only stayed at Nicholas' apartment for one night, I felt right at home. Unfortunately I didn't get to meet him, but I suppose you are the company you keep, and his roommates and girlfriend were such a delight. The room itself is beautiful--exposed brick and a lot of natural light. The rooftop was also another great feature, as you can see the NYC skyline and play "which building is that." The area is Brooklyn is great, stuck in between what feels like "old Brooklyn" as it is on the Avenue of Puerto Rico (so that means a lot of amazing great restaurants for a good price), and "new Brooklyn" as you can walk a block and see exciting new bars/restaurants. Great listing, amazing affordability, and great area. Highly recommend!