This is a great apartment for someone wishing to visit the city but wanting to avoid staying in expensive Manhattan. Fahim and his wife Nasrin are great hosts, and the apartment is very nicely finished. I’m pretty sure they hired a professional to decorate the place, there are so many subtle touches. Having 2 bathrooms is also huge plus if traveling with other people. The back room is pitch dark at night, meaning you’ll get some great sleep. The place even comes with Netflix!
It is super private, as the apartment has its own entrance in the back, and super quiet. The neighborhood is very safe, multi-cultural, and family friendly. I’ve never actually been to Jackson Heights before, but after visiting, I am considering moving here, it’s such a great neighborhood. The F train usually runs express from Queensbirdge to Roosevelt Avenue, which is normally 8 stops out on the subway, making this a 15 minute trip to midtown Manhattan.
If you’re staying here to visit Manhattan, don’t forget to explore the neighborhood. There are many great Bengali, Indian, and Tibetan restaurants. There are also 2 supermarkets, a convenience store right on the corner, and laundromats nearby. But definitely check out the local restaurants. I recommend Samudra Vegetarian for dosas, Premium Sweets Restaurant for Bengali food, Laliguras and Lhasa Fast Food for Tibetan.