Manny is a very accommodating and gracious host! We had a very enjoyable stay and are considering staying there in the future. The condo is clean, very spacious, stylishly decorated and doesn't feel like a basement at all.
The neighbourhood is also clean, very quiet, and is conveniently located between Brooklyn and Queens. We drove and didn't have trouble finding parking on the street, although I suspect that might've just been our luck.
In all, I would highly recommend Manny's place to anyone looking to stay in Brooklyn but still have access to Queens (Jackie Robinson parkway is maybe 5-10 minutes away). His apartment is very chic, even more so than the pictures can capture, and maybe next time we'll get to check out some of the dinning places he recommends in the area :-)