This was a great place to stay! Kartika was very flexible with check-in, staying up late to allow me access to her apartment even though my flight was arriving just before midnight.
The apartment is very close to several subway stations, including an E train express station which will take you to Manhattan in a flash. The immediate area is very lively during the daytime, with a large number of Asian and Latino stores and restaurants - it really showed me a new side of New York! The area is quieter at night, but not in a way that ever felt unsafe.
The room itself was of a great size, clean, and with a very comfortable bed and good wifi. I'd stay again!!