WE WERE ASSAULTED AND GOT ROBBED IN THE LOBBY OF THE APARTMENT.
My sister and I got off the taxi right in front of the apartment- literally two steps and punched in security code and entered the gate and the lobby entrance door and 4 men followed us in. When we were about to enter the elevator, the men attacked us and took our handbags and ran.
We screamed and shouted for help but not one neighbor came out to help.
What really shocked and disgust us was the host’s attitude when I called her numerous times. She didn’t even bothered to call back to ask us if we were hurt, or okay, but dared to ask if her door was damaged. Thats when I knew I had to leave her apartment right away.
Clearly, it was not the hosts fault for what happened to us but she kept on emphasizing that it wasn’t her fault- that is not how you react to the guest who just experienced traumatic event at her apartment.
Next day, the host and her father came over and told us that it never happened before.
But because it never happened before does not mean it won’t happen again. Perhaps because it happened, now it could happen again.
I just prey to god that nobody will stay here so they don’t have to experience what we experienced.
I lived in NYC my whole life and traveled to over 30cities- I am alert of my surroundings. Maybe I was lucky I’ve never experienced even a pickpocket before.
My sister and I are still very paranoid and have replicative nightmares.
Bottom line is, it’s not the hosts nor our fault for what happened. It was an traumatic unfortunate event but the hosts’ rude and cold attitude made it so much worse.
That being said, the neighborhood is definitely not a safe area and I certainly do not recommend to anyone to stay here.