Ryan's place has a GREAT location - just 3 blocks from the N train, which has a fantastic route into Manhattan and even on into Brooklyn and Coney Island. Ryan's stop is the end of the line (Ditmars-Astoria), which means that new trains come in and depart frequently, and are rarely crowded. The neighborhood is a thriving, vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and cafes, which all stay open late. Coming and going in the late night hours feels safe, with many families out for a stroll or dining in cafes, even at 10 or 11 PM. There is a post office by the train, and several banks and food markets. It is a truly "livable" area. The house itself is a brick two-flat, and is astonishingly quiet, and pleasantly large for NYC. Ryan lives downstairs, and is nearby if need be. There is a touch-pad entry at the front door, and then a key to the second floor apartment. The apartment has a pleasant living room/kitchen, a large bathroom, and one large bedroom, one small bedroom. The kitchen is well-outfitted. Things to know are that the stairs are a bit steep, so it might be a challenge for older people or people with heavy luggage. The window air conditioner in the small bedroom blows directly onto the head of people in that bed. We found the apartment to be less clean and fresh-looking that we had expected (carpets, kitchen, and tub in particular), and the towels were awfully stained, with only one per person for a week. I do believe that Ryan planned to clean the carpets right after we checked out, so this may no longer be a concern. All in all, this was a GREAT location. We just felt that there needed to be more attention to cleanliness and tidiness details.