Me and my fiance stayed in Ahmed's apartment for 4 nights. He met us when we arrived and was keen for us to have a good time in New York by providing us with many recommendations. The flat was clean and in a nice area near lots of restaurants (particularly Greek ones) and was well connected to the subway - lines Q & N- - the subway stop being only 5 mins from the flat.Town Car to JFK was $35 from the flat. Satellite TV, including the sport, which my fiance loved....
Ahmed seemed like a genuinely nice guy. Some people might prefer not to meet anybody when they arrive at an apartment but we only spoke for about 10 - 15 minutes and he was trying to be helpful. No toaster for breakfast but there was free Hookah instead!