My host was extremely welcoming, and made accommodations to ensure that I got into the room as soon as I arrived. Jose had Ernesto take care of making sure I was okay and knew where everything went. Then, gloriously, I was left completely alone to explore the city! The room was mostly quiet, with limited conversations/basketball games through the window, but nothing more than normal street noise in general.

The bed was clean and comfortable, the desk was just the right size to get some real writing done, there was lots of closet space, a nice little shower and bathroom, and I even found a bunch of travel amenities in the upper drawer of the dresser.

Given the price for this room, I would stay here every single time I visit New York City in the future, if it were possible. It's a nice 0.6 mile, 10 minute walk down the street to the MTA, and there is tons of food within easy walking distance - even a weekend street market where folks come out to sell their wares and food.

The lighting in the room was good, and I also felt safe and private in the evening and when walking around the neighborhood. When I was finished visiting, I told Jose - and I will tell you - that staying in this room made me consider moving to NYC from the Bay Area. What you see is what you get, and what you get is incredible value at this place in Queens.

I even asked for a late checkout if I cleaned up the room, which I tried to do as well as I could, and it was not a problem at all. Of course, your mileage may vary on this according to Jose's occupancy.

I will look for this AirBNB first next time I visit New York. I recommend you try it, too. But not when I want to travel. ;)