Maxime's place is in a good location and, with a few changes, has the potential to be a very nice rental unit.
Pros
Proximity to major attractions
All the necessary supplies
Nice TV
Strong internet/wifi signal
Most of the important stuff was clean (bedsheets, towels, toilet, sink, shower, kitchen counter & sink)
Surprisingly good water pressure for an old building
Maxime was very responsive to our questions
Cons
Strong cigarette odour in main entrance & hallway (although this is not the case in the apartment...which smells like refinished hardwood).
Noise in hallway...we were woken a few times by some late-night comings and goings by other tenants within the building
Lack of attention to cleaning details (details provided to host)
Have to sit in bed to watch tv (sofa is in kitchen)
View of discarded mattress from kitchen window