My girlfriend and I were in New York on a working trip, and this was the absolute perfect place to come home to after several busy days in Manhattan. Very quiet neighborhood, and the private room/bathroom was such an added bonus, and seems to be rare in NY/Brooklyn rentals. Our schedule was very busy, so we didn't get a chance to meet Mel, but he was an incredibly gracious host, even providing some beverages in the fridge for us, and was very diligent about communication. We had an amazing experience staying here, and will certainly plan to stay again next visit (unless it's all booked up!)