We had a lovely time in Brooklyn at Chris's apartment. There was a problem unlocking the front gate, but a quick text to Chris was followed up by a reply from him in 1-2 minutes. He is very responsive! The apartment is on a street with trees in a quaint, safe, pretty part of Brooklyn. It is not The Ritz, but is so comfortable with everything provided including soft drinks in the refrigerator and snacks in the kitchen. It is very clean and quiet.
We would highly recommend this apartment even if you want to spend your time in Manhattan. It's a short walk..6-8 blocks...to the subway. Take an express train and be in Midtown Manhattan in about 30 minutes.
There are restaurants within several blocks and a deli right down the street. When we return to NYC for a vacation, we'll want to stay at Chris's place!