All the reviews are true...Rickey's place is great! My partner and I stayed here over Xmas week, and we were extreme satisfied. The location is a short walk from the subway (Broadway, N & Q) with a zippy line into Manhattan. The neighborhood is quiet and safe with a good selection of grocery stores, diners, and restaurants, in addition to a 24hr Rite-Aid…all between you and the subway. The 24/7 door person was greatly appreciated, and made check-in and check-out a breeze! The building is new and sleek, and although it was freezing outside, we enjoyed the roof deck with its awesome cityscape views of Manhattan. The apartment itself is clean, quiet, and up-to-date, with a great kitchen and bathroom. The living areas were roomy, and we had no problems with the heat, cable, or wireless. Bed and couch were also very comfy. Overall, a perfect oasis after a long day running around the city! As other reviewers suggested…we checked out the Socrates Sculpture Park and loved it. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum of the Moving Image…a little bit of a walk from the apartment, but another great example of the gems in Astoria not to be missed!