We had a wonderful stay at Marina's. The area is very lively and untouched, a very authentic Astoria experience and I never felt unsafe. A real sense of community. And tons of great food and drink and coffee places on offer. And supermarkets, fruit and veg grocers etc nearby for all your grocery needs. We stayed in the hottest week of the year, late July, and also had the Astoria pool nearby to cool off.
And the apartment is quiet as it's at the back of the building and high off the street, no problems with street noise etc. The apartment is furnished charmingly, with lots of plants etc.
The subway is a bit of a walk (10 mins or so) but was never a problem, and there are connecting buses you can take.
Lastly, Marina was absolutely fantastic to deal with, always responsive and kind and helpful. Thank you Marina!
I would recommend the apartment wholeheartedly.