My room in Tarlok's place in Astoria, Queens, was quiet and clean. The nearby shared bathroom was also clean, with everything working properly. Tarlok's directions for arrival and departure were clear. I had never stayed in Astoria before, and loved the location. There are several good restaurants and cafes nearby, and even more a few blocks away on Broadway. The MTA station on Steinway St. is nearby, from which there are frequent trains to midtown Manhattan that take only 15- 20 minutes. I also took NYC ferries from the stunning new Brooklyn Bridge Park, via Wall St., to Astoria (two ferries: free transfer, but you have to ask inside the first ferry you step onto). The sun was setting over New York Harbor; the lights came out on on all the East River bridges, and in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Only $2.75. Must be the 2nd cheapest water ride in NYC...after the free Staten Island Ferry.