Our stay at Mark's house was just OKAY. If you are looking to spend time in the religious Jewish part of Key Garden Hills, Queens - this is located perfectly. But for those looking to be a quick subway ride away from the city, this will not be a prime location for you. The apartment was somewhat as advertised, it was superficially clean, and clean towels/sheets were provided. However, it was very dusty, specifically under the beds, bathroom, and kitchen. The master bedroom closet door was broken and the door almost fell on one of my kids... The dresser in the master bedroom also had some broken drawers. Both beds are creaking due to what I'd imagine is overusing them. If two people sleep on one bed, one wakes up the other with every little movement. ​
Overcall, I think Mark can easily make some improvements that will make this place a gem like replacing the old, yellowish pillows that remind me more of plastic hospital pillows than what you'd expect at an Airbnb apartment. The beds are a nightmare as well. The towels are really thin and old. The lamps and TV are easily operated for those who have the know-how so I'd suggest more user-friendly signage that explains how to use them versus the need to reach out to the host.
***Water and Heating: the apartment is in a shared building so expect hot water to run out after the downstairs neighbors showered. When we arrived, the heater in the apartment was off and the thermostat gauge indicated 60 degrees (why would they turn it off in the winter??). It then took over 15 hours to reach 72. ***