I would say that I was very lucky to choose Andre's place! This was my first experience with airb&b and I wouldn't doubt to recommend this service. But you have to do your part and read what people write about their stay before you decide.

The moment I met him and sow the whole apartment and my room, I knew I made a good choice. Everything was exactly as I saw in the pictures. The building is located at the corner of the block. So the room, which is spacious, has two windows and a lot of natural light. There is a big TV, Wi-Fi and, although there is not cable TV, you have the option of Netflix and a dvd player. A cabinet with many drawers and an armoire give you plenty of space to accommodate and hung your stuff. The big size bed is comfortable, and the pillows are great! The small refrigerator in the room is useful.

The kitchen, the bathroom and the entire apartment are always neat, clean and silent, even when Andre is there. He keeps your bed with fresh sheets and a drawer in your room full of fresh towels.

You can use the kitchen, appliances and utensils if you want to.
Andre is always taking care of your needs, asking if everything is OK. He has a very easy personality, warm, relaxed, respectful of your privacy and at the same time, if you need to talk to him for any reason, he would be always available to you. On the other hand, since Andre works, he is out of the apartment the entire day. So you are most of the time by yourself.

My stay was long enough --almost three months-- to know that with warm or cold weather you'll enjoy a very good air-conditioning or heater, depending on the season. I also learned that Andre is a great host from the day one until the very last second of your stay.

Last but not least, the neighborhood is a big mix of nationalities with a safe, relaxing and friendly environment. You can find in Astoria any kind of restaurants and ethnic food. Two big supermarkets, pharmacies, a good big traditional diner 24/7 and plenty of small shops of any kind around the corner. Astoria is big and interesting neighborhood with different areas to know.

The subway station is just three blocks away. It takes about 15 minutes to be in the middle of the east side of Manhattan. There is also a bus stop just a short block away.

Thank you Andre so very much for making me feel at home in your home. Thank you for being so caring, respectful and for all the things you did to make me feel welcome and making my stay in NYC a wonderful experience.
I can say that I have a new friend in NYC now.
Rosa Weksler
11.20.16