All I have to say is location location location!
This apartment was so perfectly located in the Astoria area, it was like a 2 minute walk to the subway.
There were also really great restaurants around the area - just around the corner was a fantastic bagel place that we ended up going to every day for coffee or a snack.
Check-in and check-out were both super easy. The size of the apartment was great for the price, too. We would definitely stay here again!