The apartment is conveniently located in Long Island City/Astoria. There's lots of great shops and food within walking distance and one of the best perks of this apartment. The subway and several grocery stores are within a couple of blocks. We stayed for about a month and Silvia was a great host, very inviting, and gave us a thorough introduction to everything in the apartment. She lives upstairs, so if we ever needed anything, she was never far away. This apartment is a great value and we felt comfortable during our entire stay.