The apartment was conveniently located 4 blocks from a subway stop, and was in a safe neighborhood. It is, however, on the outskirts of Astoria and not near the action. The photos were fairly accurate with what we found when we arrived, though the kitchen was lacking many basic essentials (glasses, cutting board, bowls etc) so we weren't able to do any cooking. The host was not there to let us in and the person who did let us in did not introduce herself, so there was some confusion there. We had rented a crib and stroller, but when they arrived to pick the items up after our stay, no one answered the phone or was available to assist them (the driver had to wait an hour). Over all we feel it was an OK place but not one we'd recommend or would stay at again in the future.