Lou is a very accommodating and nice host who is quick to respond to your messages and does his best to fix any issues you may have! I enjoyed my stay and appreciated all the help Lou provided in helping me move in, and finding me a parking garage spot to rent for the month. Close by you'll find a C-town grocery store, a NYSC gym, so many restaurants and a laundromat. I felt very safe during my entire stay, and all of the neighbours in the building were very quiet, so I never had any problems. The 2 smart TVs in the apartment are also a bonus. Thanks Lou!
Here are a few other things to note:
1) The building is pre-war, so the heaters are very loud (they sound like they're ready to explode) and can't be controlled when they turn on. You can turn them all the way off by turning the knobs all the way to the right, but then you have no heat. I'm a light sleeper and ear plugs didn't help, so I turned the heat off.
2) I'm short but a fast walker, but the nearest subway stop (N/W) is still a 13-15 minute walk away. The next closest subway stop (M/R) is a 20-22 minute walk away. Don't let google deceive you.
3) Street parking in Astoria is a bit of a challenge. Alternate side street parking is in effect, and the signs are Monday/Thursday and Tuesday/Friday so you'll have to move your car (if you have one) quite frequently. There is also a lot of construction going on in Astoria right now, so a lot of the street parking is being blocked. Lou was great and found me a parking garage spot to rent for the month, which helped me out a great deal with my car!