Sharon & Dave hosted me for a long term stay and I have to say they are absolutely spectacular hosts. Not only are they very quick to respond to any questions or minor inconveniences, they were genuinely lovely, friendly people.
They were absolutely respectful of my privacy, pleasant and easy to interact with, and even offered to accomodate me with the thermostat (it controls both units).
Not only is the neighborhood lovely (very safe) but there's tons of stuff nearby and even a subway station at the end of the street so public transport is a breeze. The building is a historic brownstone (which I didn't know was a big deal, but if you're into that sort of thing...) and there are 3 locked doors between you and the street (again, it's a very safe neighborhood but at the time as my first night in Brooklyn *I* didn't know that).
Check-in was a breeze with a realtor's lock and a detailed email including photos from Sharon a few days prior. Sharon included local tips in her email as well as in a binder in the apartment but even went so far as to call local dry cleaners for me to ask who was still doing drop off! Sheets are lovely soft & pristine white, there were plenty of pillows and the bed is great! Kitchen included dishes, silverware, pots and pans, easily enough utensils to cook with and Sharon left plenty of little things for me including toiletries, even a sleep mask and ear plugs.
I cannot recommend them enough. The space is lovely, the neighborhood is charming, the people are spectacular.
I visit NYC a few times a year with my husband and we will be staying with Sharon & Dave on all of our subsequent visits.
If you're considering visiting Brooklyn or you just want to stay in NYC and are open to location, it's not even a question. Stay with Sharon & Dave.