The area where Lindsay's airbnb is located is in a heavy industrial area. There was a constant hum of machinery and the squeal of train brakes through out the night. The neighborhood was an urban disaster. Building after building with security gates, papered windows and trash.
So sad to see so many homeless in the streets and sidewalks. Fires on the sidewalk for warmth and the largest tent city I have ever seen. Lindsay even mentioned it in her house rules book to go a different route to avoid. There was only one eating establishment open within a safe walking distance from the apt. The apt was smaller than it looked about 325 square ft. We were unable to open the sofa bed and to retrieve the sheets and blankets because it was too hard to open. I would recommend providing a coffee maker with ground coffee instead of coffee crystals or old coffee pods especially since there are no coffee shops or breakfast places near by. Our check in was a little challenging, the key code was changed and we had no way of knowing since there is no wifi in the area for international travelers. I was a little taken back that the cleaners were a little expensive and with that we were asked to launder the sheets. The apt was very clean with the exception of the floors. When you key in the door lock be sure to press the logo, it's not mentioned in the instructions. We ended up checked out at 4:30 am. The area has potential and hope it happens soon.