For anyone coming to NY, I recommend a stay outside Manhattan if you want a more authentic local experience. I feel I got this with my stay in Brooklyn. Gordon is very friendly and happily answered any questions I had. Fort Greene is a lovely part of the city with young families, there is a safe feel and Gordon's place really is peaceful and serene which is what you want after a long day sightseeing. The room I was in was very comfortable with its own TV. There are no cupboards inside the room but there is cupboard space just outside the room along the hallway if you require it. There is a lovely balcony out back also. The walk to the subway is 10-15 minutes however it is an easy walk. There is a bus a block away which will drop you in front of Dekalb Ave subway if you don't want to walk it. From there the epress train will get you to midtown Manhattan (Times Square) within 15 minutes which is less time than from some other parts of Manhattan. Thank you Gordon for a very enjoyable stay. I would stay here again if it's still available when I next visit NY.
Robert