We stayed at Harish's apartment for nine nights and cannot think of any complaints! We checked in quite late, which didn't seem to be a problem though, he still showed us around the apartment and told us everything we needed to know. The apartment is located in a rather quiet and safe neighborhood, we never felt uncomfortable on our ways home late at night. It usually took us around ten minutes to get to and from the subway station to the apartment which was totally fine. We always walked to 63rd Drive Rego Park station and took either the R-train (runs every day, not at night) or the M-train (runs weekdays, not at nights, too), and we usually took those on our way back, too. At night, we took the E-train, so we never had any trouble returning to the apartment. It's a 30min ride to Times Square or Rockefeller Center which was very convenient since we didn't have to change trains to get to either of them. There are plenty of grocery stores and coffee places in the area, so you don't have to walk far to get something to eat or drink.
Harish even dropped us off at the train station twice on his way to work (thanks again!) and really seemed to care for our well-being. He provided everything we needed (towels, bedding, even shampoo and other toiletries).
Finally, I can only say (once again) that we felt very safe and comfortable at his apartment and around the neighborhood and really recommend staying here!