This was the first time that my wife and I tried airbnb, and the experience was a very positive one. The apartment exceeded our expectations for cleanliness, furnishings and location. Jae was prompt in trading emails/text messages, and was waiting at the apartment when we arrived. He was friendly and helpful in providing advice about the area. We had been somewhat concerned about personal safety in an urban area, but there were a lot of people on the street even after midnight, and we felt safe in walking between the apartment and a relative's apartment five blocks away late at night. If we have a need to be in Brooklyn in the future, we would definitely do another rental with Jae.

The unit is a two-floor walk-up (no elevator) and faces the street so there is traffic noise. These weren't concerns for my wife or me, and are probably the same for any other rentals in the area, but I mention this in case some readers might find this problem.