The apartment is newly refurbished and very clean. Indeed, they're still finishing work in the foyer. The photos match what you get. The neighborhood is mostly residential with the hospital across the street. Quiet area. You do need to go several blocks before seeing much in the way of restaurants, groceries, and shopping, but for those looking for a neighborhood feel, this is hard to beat. Plus, it's located right at the base of the beautiful Parc du Mont-Royal. That was the major draw for me.