Really lovely stay! The room is MASSIVE (not just for NYC standards, but especially here) and the rest of the apartment, while small, is kept perfectly clean. The kitchen has everything you need to cook basics (which worked well for me). I work most days in lower Manhattan so the convenience of having the N/R train line a 3 minute walk away was amazing -- easily can get to Midtown in 20 minutes. There was plenty of space for me to WFH as well. I loved having AC and so many windows, and enjoyed having space for friends to come over occasionally.
I can't say enough positive things about the area! Astoria is the perfect place to experience NYC life - easy access to Manhattan, beautiful waterfront views of the city a short walk from the place, and a great food/nightlife scene. Wish I had visited long before!
T is extremely nice and helpful. He moved my luggage into my room upon arrival since I got there before everything was clean and was always sweet in passing. T and his family are absolute gems (they live downstairs from this apartment and next door). Unfortunately, I had an uncomfortable encounter with another guest and T responded kindly and practically to the situation; luckily, nothing escalated but the professional and kind way this was handled says a lot about T as a person.
Would recommend, absolutely 5 stars!