To start off, the place is at a blessed location in Montreal: easy access to absolutely everything, and access to buses and metro couple steps away.
I would say it's perfect for people coming to the city for tourism or short business trips. For long stays (as a college/university student) it's a functional apartment, but can be a little lonely and boring if you have to stay inside for multiple hours a day. For the laundry, there's access to it in the basement of the building, make sure to have $2 coins at hand for the machines, as they only accept those.
Nearby recommendations:
- For coffee you have Tim Horton's, Starbucks, and Java U at the same intersection one block away, you can choose whatever you prefer, but I recommend Java U.
- For buying snacks and drinks or quick small grocery shopping, I found prices were better at the shop right on the building instead of the dépanneur next to the building.
- Just go explore and wander around the area, downtown Montreal is amazing.
If you ever need anything, just text Samuel, he's very helpful and quick to respond, and the building's staff are also very helpful and nice people.