The place is as you’d expect based on the pictures and description, and despite the sketchy neighborhood, rude neighbors, and smelly stairway/entrance, the apartment itself was excellent.
Also, the can do attitude normally expected from an airbnb host was missing, as you are made to feel like you are bothering them with any questions, although they were willing to help us when we couldn’t turn the Tv on eventually. Actions speak louder than words in this case luckily.
The last thing I am going to mention, is that I left my phone charger at the apartment, and the hosts claim it is not there. There is a high chance it is, but no way to prove it either way, so take that as you will.
That is why this has a 4 star rating, and not a 5 star rating.