Highly, highly recommend the Sublevel Penthouse! Lance and Josh were the perfect hosts. Even though we never actually crossed paths, they made our stay in Brooklyn so much more enjoyable and pleasant. We had an injury partway through our stay and Lance helped us find a suitable urgent care clinic and get there. In a unfamiliar city, the incident could have been so difficult, but their care for us made it all much easier. They showed tremendous flexibility when we needed to change plans as a result. Lance was extremely responsive by message (charming too!) and we felt as if we had a friend when we needed one.
The space was really sparkling clean, not easy to achieve in an NYC basement. There was a lot of room between the different spaces and we never felt crowded. The bed is super comfortable and there's plenty of space to put away clothes etc & keep things tidy. We didn't actually get to use the backyard but the light from the window and stairwell made the living area pleasant. The kitchen is well-equipped and though we didn't cook much on this trip, we could have done so with ease. Getting in and out of the building was easy and directions were clear.
We loved the neightborhood and always felt safe, even coming back late at night. There is great coffee and good food (Sally's! Brooklyn Blend!) very close, and a grocery store just a couple of blocks away. People were friendly and we got lots of hellos and good mornings from passersby. It was easy to settle in and feel comfortable.
Manhattan and JFK are both very accessible by subway and we also used Uber a couple of times with quick arrivals, friendly drivers, and no problems.
We will definitely stay at the Sublevel Penthouse again when we come to NYC, and hope to meet Lance & Josh in person at some point. I can't imagine a better place to stay.