Chao's apartment is great! The room is exactly as pictured: nice, comfortable and illuminated. Having a private bathroom is a plus too. Moreover, we cooked a few meals and his furnished kitchen had everything we needed.
Chao was a great host, and although we only crossed a few words the communication was excellent.
Staying at Chao's place you can feel the vibes of a real Brooklyn neighborhood, and you can take the Metro a few blocks away.
Highly recommended.