Yuki's place was very clean, had all the amenities I was looking for, and was located in a quiet Brooklyn neighborhood with some interesting local shops and restaurants of its own. My only real hesitation is that, relative to the harsh January weather, it's a bit far (roughly half a mile) from the nearest subway stop. This is exactly as Yuki describes, so my fault for not thinking it through. In spring, summer, or fall it would be a lovely walk. On a cold January night with the wind and the snow it was a little challenging.