Gary met us at his place and gave us a key. We had email, text contact after that. Brooklyn was a delightful neighbourhood with many eating places and a 30-60 minute trip on the subway to Manhattan depending on line closures etc. Gary's place was a basement bedroom and bathroom off a long hall. The bed was comfy, the Internet great and the shower over the bath good. He gave us use of his laundry facilities and fridge which was a real bonus.