My friend and I visited NYC during new year and we stayed at Gil's for 3 nights. Gil had been extremely kind/helpful/responsible and had always provided us with more than what we needed. Gil's hospitality had also extended to sharing his great knowledge of the city and of many other cities/cultures/fields with us - he spent lots of time introducing us to the places that we would like to visit and showing us means of communication. After all, it was great having someone like Gil to talk to!

As for living conditions, although the living room and kitchen were under renovation, we did not need to use those areas and what we needed, bathroom and bedroom, had everything that was needed, not to mention they were very clean, spacious and warm during the cold winter.

Considering the good location (5-10mins walk to F train, in quiet and convenient neighborhood that is close to the artsy Williamsburg in Brooklyn), good living condition, and most importantly great host, I would definitely stay at Gil's again in the future!