Had a wonderful stay at Leon's studio in Carroll Gardens. I had stayed at my cousin's apartment in the neighborhood (by chance only 3 doors down from Leon's!) and we really liked the area. A short two block walk to the F train which takes you to Manhattan in 20 minutes or so. Unlike Manhattan, it's very quiet in Carroll Gardens. The apartment is exactly as described and shown in the pictures. Very clean and comfortable. Although we did not use the deck because of weather, the fact that you can see the sky from the apartment is great. The view from most NY apts. is a brick wall :-)
Short walk to Henry's Local cafe for coffee and pastry in the morning.
It is a 5th floor walk-up so pack light.