Living in NYC for a long time before we moved away, we didn't expect much from staying in an apt in Jackson Heights. However, Karen's place turns out much better than we hope. It's very clean and well stocked. It's a few blocks away from the main station at 72nd St where we get to the city in 30 min. The area restaurants are very good and inexpensive. We tried out the food at the Nepal restaurant (Friends Corner) across from the station and it was excellent.
Karen and his father were quick to solve any issue we had during the stay. She put much thoughts into preparing a book with all the info you need. We use the taxi service she recommenced in the guide and it costs only $24 to get to the JFK. Uber would be $40 or more.
Like everything in NYC, houses are older than most so you will encounter quirks like creaky floors, stairs. But it's as real as it gets to living in NYC.