James is the ideal host (friendly, considerate, and quick to respond to emails/texts) and his home is beautiful, quiet, and comfortable. The bedroom is large and well-lit. The kitchen and dining room, which I used for breakfast and some writing, are perfect. There is also a small back porch with a table and a very comfortable living room. Located on a quite street near the heart of the great Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brookly, everything you need is within easy walking distance (several subways, cafes, restaurants, a music club, food stores). I will surely try to stay here again when I am next in New York.