If you are considering staying in Astoria, this location is great and convenient to many shops and restaurants in the neighborhood. I visited the area to be close to my daughter who lives only a block away.
This apartment is completely "no frills" and could definitely use some improvements, mainly in the bedding provided. The mattresses were very comfortable and supportive but we would have been much more comfortable if we had brought our own sheets and pillows. The couch also needs to be replaced.
Not many amenities are needed in an apartment when visiting NYC in my opinion, as I don't travel to the city to sit around in an apartment but I do like to be comfortably snuggled in when it's time to go to bed.
We did not use the kitchen other than the refrigerator (no ice maker in the freezer), but it is a nice convenience and would have been used if we had stayed for a week.
This place has potential...hopefully George will make some suggested improvements. If so, I'd consider staying here again on my next trip.