Alex's place is a typical Paris old building in the city center. Located right next to the station or almost above the station. It's quite easy to locate and also isn't a very quiet street so I find it quite safe. Building has an elevator that is added later which works well. Of course since we got 4 ppl, the traditional Parisian elevator will require a few rounds to bring the luggage up but it was quick.
The apartment itself was ok. Since photos are taken from a look angle, I have to say the actual ceiling height is a bit low and the old wooden floor also makes a lot of noise when walking around the apartment. We tried walking with wide legs and also walking lightly to cause less noise for the lower neighbor, not sure if the neighbor heard the screaks we caused when walking around the apartment.
the last 2 nights, some sort of leakage happened and the lower neighbor came up to the apartment super late saying water is leaking down when I showered which I can't figure as the bathroom is dry and all except the shower cubicle. Size of the toilet I guess many have mentioned it's small, a bit restricted but it functions ok, better fix the shower head holder soon so it can hold the shower better.
So, back to the leak, I freaked out when I heard someone knocking on the door, I pretended no one was inside and thought it might have been some thieves who tailed us to the building. After 2min, he started talking but I didn't open the door. Basically told me what happened and also gave me a letter in french to our host. So that was the only scary part. Space feels much smaller than photos but all our 4 big luggage and 4 small luggage were all able to open around the apartment all at once so it's not that small afterall.
Kitchen had the equipment but seems like it hasn't been used for some time so it was a bitt dirty there even though organized well.
Toilet rolls definitely not enough