This was not my first time to NYC, but it was my first time ever staying in Queens. I really loved the neighborhood! It's definitely under a lot of redevelopment but it was surprisingly very quiet for our visit. I think that's because we were there Sat to Monday morning. But honestly, the apartment was quieter than most city apartments I've stayed in, especially overnight. The area was quiet and it felt safe to walk around in the daytime or evening. The N line on the train that can help you get to LaGuardia or Manhattan is a brand new train stop so it's very nice and only about 5 blocks away. We found it super easy to get in and out of Manhattan within 20 min or so. The apartment itself is great for 2 couples or sets of friends. The bedrooms are on opposite sides of the apartment so it makes them very private for each person in the room. Both rooms have a lot of light. The beds were SUPER comfortable! I've stayed at a lot of AirBnBs and this may have been the most comfortable beds ever! The apartment is large for a NYC apartment and has sufficient amenities and room to spread out for 4 people. Kitchen is basic but sufficient. We appreciated the Keurig coffee maker and milk in the fridge for morning coffee. Other than that, the apartment is basic and the carpets are a bit old/stained. You can tell they are cleaned /vacuumed between visits but if you're a germ/neat freak or hate old buildings, this probably isn't the place for you. The floors squeak and walls/ceilings are old. But it was very cozy, comfortable and a definite bargain for the price and location. I'd definitely stay again!