Ahmed was a wonderful host. The apartment was clean, and in an excellent location. I highly recommend the loukoumades (Greek donuts) across the street at Cafe Boulis. There is also excellent Thai (Pye Boat Noodle) and excellent Greek/Cyprus (Zenons) within walking distance. Museum of the Moving Image is a great place to spend an afternoon, and down the street is a cool bar with great raw bar happy hours (Mars Bar).

The place was very clean, and a great fit for three of us staying there. I wouldn't recommend more than that, although you could make it work with four people. The street is very charming, as is the entire surrounding area.

One block from subway station that takes you right Central Park in just a few stops. Easy to get into the heart Manhattan and find connections to other trains that can take you anywhere you want, although you could also stick around Astoria and have a great time without ever going anywhere else.