"Cozy 1BD in a cool neighborhood" is the perfect way to describe Silvia's place in Astoria. My mom and I had a great experience staying there. Silvia was very friendly and flexible regarding our arrival/departure. We felt safe and comfortable there. It was the perfect place to crash for the night. Astoria is a cute neighborhood as well. We walked around and picked up some yummy treats from a local bakery and had dinner nearby. Plus, it's only a short train ride into Manhattan from there. The only complaint is that it was a little noisy at night. The stairs to the upstairs part of the house are right next the apartment and we heard people going up and down a few different times in the middle of the night. It was Friday night in New York though so you're obviously going to hear neighbors out and about. It didn't bother me that much, but my mom is a pretty light sleeper. I would still definitely recommend this place and would stay again.