My wife and I often visit NYC yearly and have stayed in a number of places. We're used to apartments that are often cramped, sometimes funky, and often noisy. That's NYC. So our stay at Gillian's place in Brooklyn Heights was a real delight. The space is well-designed, light, and airy in an excellent location. Six subway lines within a few minutes walk. Plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby for an easy breakfast or if you're staying in Brooklyn for dinner. One subway stop from Manhattan or spend some quiet time walking through the bucolic Brooklyn Heights historic district, the Promenade, or the newly refurbished waterfront park.
The studio itself was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The kitchen was spacious and well-equipped, and included a dishwasher. The bed was comfortable and the table was actually large enough to comfortably enjoy a meal or play a game. The bathroom was clean and more spacious than usual for NYC. There were also 3 closets with plenty of hangers. We were near the elevator but it was unusually quiet. We never heard it. All this is atypical in my experience.
Gillian was a wonderful host, quick to respond to all messages and made sure we were comfortable. I'd stay in Gillian's studio again in a minute, top of my list.