Angelo offered to meet me since I arrived very late on Saturday, but I arrived at the wrong time due to customs going quicker than planned. His friend let me in to the house and helped with my bags so there was no trouble. When I met Angelo the next day he was very welcoming and nice. The room itself did not look like the picture, so do not be surprised if you are in a different place. I think he has multiple Airbnb listings. The room itself was a good size and the bathroom & kitchen were okay. There were snacks on the nightstand upon my arrival, which was nice since my flight was quite late and I was too tired to find food in the area. This place is approximately 7 minutes walk to the station Astoria/Ditmars, which has the N & Q trains. They go directly to Manhattan but be careful with timing - the trains only come once every 15 minutes.
Overall, it was an acceptable, safe, convenient place for a single female to stay for one week whilst I looked for a more permanent solution in NYC. I would trust him again :) Thanks Angelo!