The 10 weeks I spent at Alex's apartment were great. He has a beautiful apartment with some great decorations and plants. You can really see how much he wants to make you feel at home and welcome. The living room is very spacious and the kitchen has some fantastic utilities (I'm still very envious of the kitchenware). The neighborhood is also fantastic with several grocery stores, parks, bars, and restaurants within walking distance. The park features a tennis court, a bike track, and a baseball field. It stretches from the bottom of Bay Ridge all the way to the top where you can see the city and the Statue of Liberty. Overall I would recommend a stay if you have the chance, communication is open and responses are prompt with usually about a day of waiting if using email.