Mark was extremely friendly and helpful. He was quickly available and even volunteered to help with my mom's dog. The apartment was clean and had a sizable bedroom if a kind of small main area. That said, there were a few drawbacks. Chief among them is that the descent to the door is unsafe: It has no railing, the light does not turn on until you are down the steps, and the steps themselves are dirty and bare stone with a dirty drain at the bottom. The place also does not have laundry or a dishwasher and is kind of ill furnished given the price. That said, there are not often places available in the area and it is a great neighborhood with easy access to several subway lines and some of the best breweries and restaurants in Brooklyn, and it is extremely safe with nice hosts.