Choosing Brooklyn as a home base was a no-brainer for me because I had friends in the area and it's easy to get over to Manhatten. John's apartment was situated in the perfect spot for me. A stone's throw away from the Gate's Ave. L-stop, I could get almost anywhere. The bedroom was a locked cozy room with a lofted bed. Good for one or two people. The main living quarters were modern enough and allowed social interactions between the roommates if you wanted. One of the other rooms was rented out and I could tell there were people there but they decided to remain private, so you know that is a possibility too. John was available and responded quickly if I needed anything, which was just some minor flexibility with checking in and out. If my next visit to NYC is of a similar nature, I'd be sure to check out John's place in a heartbeat.