Although I got to meet James only in the last 3 days of my stay, he is a great host, very kind and helpful. My flight landed at JFK Airport, which required 3 changes of subway in order to get to Astoria, but James gave a clear instruction so I had no trouble getting there.
The apartment is located in a nice area and only one block from the 30th Ave. Subway Station (N and W train). There are lots of shops and restaurants, a convenient store and a big supermarket nearby. There is also a laundromat and a Greek restaurant right at the apartment's building
The apartment itself is clean and has everything I need. As some reviews say there is no microwave and tv, I have no problem with that. The kitchen has pots and pans that I can cook/reheat my food. I've also found that walking around the neighbourhood and watching the NYC view from the apartment's rooftop are as entertaining as watching tv.
Overall, I've had a wonderful 10 days of staying at the apartment and I will definitely go back there!