Jessica's place was absolutely amazing. The location is really fun and just a short metro ride to Midtown. I always try to stay around Astoria when in NYC because it's less busy than Manhattan while still very convenient. The disposition of the apartment is also very good - two separate bedrooms and a fold-out couch in the living room. This gives privacy to three people! The thing we loved most though was the patio. A HUGE (really) private space with additonal sofa, sun chairs and a hammock. This is unheard of in NYC where every affordable living space is notoriously small. This place really is a gem.