I stayed for 10 days in Kiara's apartment last May. It is a very nice apartment, clean, comfortable bed and also very silent at night (you don't expect that when you think of going to New York!!). The neighborhood is very safe also at night and there is everything you need in walking distance (cafes, restaurants, pubs, etc). Also it is located not far from at least 2 different subway stations (10/15 min walk). Unfortunatly Kiara wasn't there when I went but we were always in contact by phone and messages (she was always available when I needed to ask her something). She also left for me a list of restaurants and places to eat around there in Astoria and a welcome message on the wall of my bedroom!! It was very sweet of her! I highly reccomend her!!