My friend and I were in new York to do some gigs, and this was the perfect place for us to stay on a budget. Joan and Fred are impeccable hosts, very friendly but never intrusive; Fred walked me round the neighbourhood on the first day, it's always nice to have a bit of inside info! The flat is clean and comfortable, everything works...it's a basement, so it gets warm in the Summer (we were there in June), but two large fans helped to keep the temperature down. The inclusion of air conditioning would have nudged this up to five stars, but then I think the price would have been higher so it's pretty much swings and roundabouts (to use an English saying). The area is great too, two nearby subway stations, one for the Q and F trains and the other for B and G...all in all, the perfect way to see Brooklyn on a budget