For me it is very important to feel safe in an Airbnb and also to feel like I am in a clean space at all times. Well, Soledad and Martin’s place definitely meets both of these needs. The room was clean both times I was staying there, everything smelled good. They provide some cute little touches like a hand cream or other bath products. As to the safety: I felt quite safe, the area is residential mostly. This is a great place to stay if you want to explore Manhattan, but do not want to smell urine and weed there. Astoria smells much better than some parts of Upper East Side! And the daily ferry rides were such a delight. In a little under five minutes of a ride you are in the middle of everything.
Anyway, back to the place: Soledad was so accommodating on every level - found an adapter for me, allowed me to store my luggage for a week, loaned me some scales luggage preparation. The AC in the room works quite nicely and allows for comfortable stay. At night it was noisy outside some days (cars, and some other transportation), but it is most likely the case in any part of New York!
This was my first trip to NYC and thanks to this Airbnb I have enjoyed my stay comfortably, found out a lot more than I would have if I stayed anywhere else, and enjoyed the quick access to the water front.
Thank you so much for hospitality! I will be back at some point!