We spent more than 11 days in the apartment (me, wife and adult daughter) from 1.08 to 12.08, so we can share our experiences.
Communication: Andre is a great and responsive host, taking care of everything necessary during the stay of his guests.
Location: when booking this apartment we were aware that it may not be the trendiest part of Brooklyn, but for our model of spending time in NYC i.e. leaving the apartment in the morning or early afternoon and returning in the evening and taking mostly the subway and sometimes Lyft/Uber, it worked very well. In all this time we always met with friendly reactions in the neighborhood and always felt safe.
Apartment and furnishings: spaciousness, stylish and atmospheric furniture (including really great lamps in every room), fully equipped kitchen were just what we needed. One bedroom with a soft mattress (my daughter slept there), the other with a hard mattress (my wife and I slept there), also suited our individual preferences. The rooms themselves may not be super-lit with daylight, but, as I wrote, they have atmospheric lighting and it was quite sufficient when we needed to adjust them to our needs. We appreciated the TV (in one of the bedrooms) with AirPlay function, if one likes to watch a movie or TV series together :)
All in all, we had a great time in NYC and our apartment was a good part of the experience. Thanks :)