Let me start with the positive aspects of the apartment...
The view was truly spectacular. It was amazing to look at during our stay (I'm still dreaming about it in NYC) and the abundance of natural light during the day was great. The central location was fantastic as it was within walking distance of various attractions. The elevator was in good working order and was a big plus for us.
That being said, for the money, if this place did not have that glorious view it would absolutely not be worth it. For the tail end of our trip, we thought we would treat ourselves by staying here as it was the most expensive Airbnb we used and the view looked so phenomenal. We had just come from the most pristine place in Florence and so when we arrived here, this space was a major let down in comparison. The bed was very hard. The pillows smelled like no one had ever washed them. The furnishings were worn and damaged, particularly the stained couch was really quite off-putting. The bathroom was truly awful. There was a horrid septic odor coming from the shower drain as well as the toilet that was so bad we had to keep the door shut 24/7. Every time we had to use the bathroom it was beyond unpleasant. Lele sent a runner over with a scented plug in deodorizer but that just made it smell like cheap cologne and septic tank. I realize that this is a very old building with old pipes but this is just unacceptable. The other places we stayed in were just as old, if not older, and had no problems with their plumbing.
As far as the terrace goes, there were no chairs or table. Nor do I see how they would ever fit out there. It is a very small terrace (2.5 feet wide) that was basically a slanted slab of the roof with a thin and flimsy railing around it. That was a bit disappointing as well.
The staff at the hotel that this airbnb is situated in were not particularly nice to us either as they were well aware we were not guests of the hotel and made us feel as such. It was a bit awkward.
There was one roll of toilet paper, no paper towels or napkins, just one small dish cloth. The sponge for washing dishes was moldy and old. No hand soap in the bathroom. Very rough towels. The toilet seat was broken, you slid off every time you sat on it. It was supposed to be replaced and never was. This place was just not well maintained.
Based on the photos and the price we were expecting much more. While Lele was responsive to my emails, he should really pay more attention to the upkeep of the space, it has amazing potential.