Kartika's place was affordable and spacious. We had a quiet room to ourselves and a shared bathroom. The bedroom was clean, the bed was very comfortable and the TV included Roku so we were able to watch Netflix. Kartika gave very detailed instructions on how to find and enter her apartment. She gave us privacy but was very responsive to text if we had any questions. The Elmhurst subway station is literally right around the corner - going downtown to the touristy spots of Manhattan takes about 30-40 mins on the subway. Overall, great and convenient place for the price.