First, the positive things.
-The location is central and very close to two subway stations.
-Another review said the area was noisy, but good luck finding an apartment in downtown Toronto that doesn't have city noise.
-Communication and check-in were dependable and smooth.
-The owner was even lenient in letting me check out an hour later.
-Adler and his girlfriend were both very friendly, and seem like nice people. This is why it was hard to write about the negative aspects. But for airbnb to work properly, and for owners to be held accountable, the reviews have to be honest.
-The main problem is that there are no curtains or blinds on the bedroom window. This might not have bothered me as much, except for two facts. 1. There is an office building right across the street, and they have an unobstructed view into the bedroom. 2. The balcony, which is accessible by the owners, includes the bedroom window. This is a BIG privacy issue.
-It's not a clean place. The windows are filthy, there is dust on the floor, and the common areas are cluttered. The dog is very cute, but he is allowed to poop on the balcony, which I could see from the bedroom window. The poop remained there a full 24 hours even though the owner was home.
-Even a minimal effort to decorate would've been appreciated.
-The description says, "huge one bedroom". It's a normal-sized room, and the apartment is small. The kitchen and bathroom are tiny. I know the owner can't change that, but perhaps the description should not include the word "huge".
All of these problems areas could be improved fairly easily. As I said, Adler seems like a nice guy. If he fixes these issues, he could have an excellent place to rent.