New York Room For Rent - 2 Bedroom apartment for a roommate in Astoria, Queens (NY-12376)

This two bedroom apartment share/room for rent is found in the beloved New York neighborhood of Astoria, Queens. Located on 44th Street and 31st Avenue, the apartment is just one street north of Broadway and five streets west of Steinway, the main shopping areas in Astoria. The unit is on the 3rd floor (considered the 2nd floor by Europeans) of a three-story walk-up building. The fully furnished private bedroom and shared common areas offer the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay in New York City, from a queen size bed to a flat screen TV.

The private bedroom for rent is situated off of the living room and includes a queen-sized bed atop hardwood flooring. The original artwork on walls and unique ceiling light lend personality to the well-equipped sleeping quarter. To the right of the bed, one ample window views a garden area below, away from the street. This window will accommodate natural lighting and easy ventilation. Facing the bed, a flat-screen cable television provides indoor entertainment. Also supplied in this space is a desk with chair for convenient completion of workloads and cabinet space.

The living room is shared with the roommate in the second bedroom, and is embellished with eclectic accessories. Here, a small chandelier hangs from a ceiling and various paintings cover the walls. The common kitchen space is separate and provides a small dining table, as well as an oven, fridge, microwave, toaster and coffeemaker. The shared bathroom is made up of blue-and-white tiled walls as a marble sink stand.

Colleges near this two-bedroom apartment include La Guardia Performing Arts (M train, 3 stops) and Hunter College (R train, 4 stops).

Astoria, Queens is a trendy community of New York City located just 4 train stops from Manhattan. The neighborhood offers delicious restaurants, popular bars, and quirky small shops. Listed below are just some suggestions of what to discover during your stay.

- Steinway Street: 5 blocks to the west of this room for rent (about 400m), this thoroughfare has a Starbucks, Gap, Express and Planet Fitness.

- Broadway: 1 street south, this street has some great local dining options, from Time Cafe for wraps and pasta to The Queens Kickshaw, a fun bar and grill that celebrates craft ales and fancy grilled cheese sandwiches.

- Loveday 31: Vintage shop (1/2 a mile or 850m to the west)

- Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden: Visit one of the area's famous beer gardens! 1.2mi (approx. 1.9km away, accessible via a combination of walking and Q train or bus).

For public transportation around Queens and into Manhattan, walk to 46th Street and Broadway for the M or R trains (0.3mi/500m), which can take you to the city in as few as 4 or 5 stops!