I spent the last couple of months at Meela's place in Astoria. After my previous (horrible) experiences, the small but cozy room immediately felt like home. The neighborhood is lovely and I felt safe and well-connected. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to explore Queens and Manhattan. While the kitchen is a bit limited, there are plenty of options in the surrounding area and everything is withing walking distance. I hope you will enjoy your stay as much as I did :)