Andres' apartment is the closest we have come to staying in a convenient, worry-free, low on personal belongings, hotel. It was fresh, fabulously and lightly scented, ultra convenient, quiet, and comfortable, and had everything that we needed for our almost 3-week stay. If after 2 weeks, one has no complaints and is still enjoying somewhere, then you know that's a true sign that the place is on point!
The furniture and comfort met our personal and work needs. The kitchen had everything we needed, plus it happened to have some basic ingredients (so do make sure to check to see what's in the cabinets before you run out to buy condiments and basics). Having the laundry across the hallway worked like a charm.
Being above the M&R subway station was a HUGE plus, and as opposed to what we expected, the sound wasn't apparent to us at all. In fact, the entire apartment experience was really quiet. Being less than a block away from Starbucks, multiple meal options and other conveniences, made staying here fun. Also, if you want a 4 mile walk/run, Forest Park and Flushing Meadow Park will both do the trick, as the apartment is equidistant to both.
If there was something I'd look out for (but which wasn't a big deal) it might be the temperature in the bedroom in the peak of summer. We were there at the end of summer/early fall, and while the AC in the living room was fantastic, it only just managed to cool the bedroom at night when we slept with the door wide open. The fan in the bedroom supplemented the AC in the bedroom however, and so everything worked just fine. Leaving the AC on constantly will probably do the trick also, but if you are energy conscious you have to plan this right.
All in all, this would definitely be a place to return to. Fresh, convenient and easy. And Andres and Paulina were super responsive.