My wife and I enjoyed our stay at Ahmed's apartment. We chose it primarily because of its location and price. It was a couple blocks from a subway stop and centrally located between our primary destinations in Flushing Meadows (US Open Tennis) and Manhattan (museums, Broadway, friends). Being embedded in Astoria allowed us to experience a diverse residential neighborhood and eat at a variety of restaurants within walking distance.
Ahmed provided clear information and was responsive to our questions. He also allowed use the use of an unlimited MTA card which was a nice touch. He sincerely wanted us to enjoy our stay and we did.