I live in NY, and rented Joanne's apartment while I waited for my new apartment in Astoria to be ready for my move-in. And even if my stay was not meant for tourism, I can easily say this is a GREAT place for anyone interested in visiting and enjoying one of the most spectacular (and underrated!) neighbours in New York. From the largest variety of bars & restaurants, to night life, supermarkets and drugstores, Astoria offers everything you need to enjoy your vacation. AND is much cheaper than Manhattan. By the way, you can jump on the Yellow subway line at Broadway Station (steps from the apartment!) and get in places like Times Square, Grand Central or Central Park in 15-20 minutes.
The apartment is awesome. It's a spacious 1-bedroom with big (and I mean BIG) living room, fully-equipped kitchen and two TVs (and you can easily access your Netflix/Amazon account). Door locks were recently changed to a digital-code system, so you don't have to worry about carrying keys around (and losing them). The location couldn't be better: right next steps from Broadway Ave., the heart of Astoria. You have literally EVERYTHING you need just around the corner!
Oh, and pets are allowed! And our little cat Moah had the most wonderful times peeking at the front window and watching all the movement on the street.
As a host, Joanne was incredibly kind and generous from the very beginning, and allowed our stay to be as comfortable and peaceful as it gets. Plus, she was always reachable through Airbnb or text, replying quickly to anything we asked. She was great!
I have only good things to say about this place, and I hope you can soon enjoying enjoy a stay here as much as I did.