We just returned from a wonderful, week-long stay at Evelyn’s apartment. It was such a treat to stay in one of Luis Barragán’s early works. The space was gorgeous (those windows!), cheerful, immaculately clean, and well stocked with all the usual amenities and then some (toiletries included). It was one of the top floor units in a walk-up, which was great for us since we needed the exercise after eating so much during the trip. The 24-hour doorman was really nice and helpful, too. Initially we were looking at apartments in Juarez, Roma Norte, or Condesa, but this location ended up being really convenient and walkable, so I’m glad we expanded our search criteria. The only minor issue we had was the shower, when the water would turn cold, so see would have to wait a few minutes and try again. It wasn’t a big deal for me as this happens even in my own home sometimes, and it only happened in the morning (perhaps when others in the building are also showering). My husband worked around it by taking his showers later in the day or at night. Some other reviews mentioned that there is a lot of street noise, and while we found that to be true, we’re New Yorkers so it didn’t bother us. If you think you’ll be sensitive to it, bring ear plugs and you’ll be fine.
Evelyn herself was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, thoughtful, and communicative, with lightning fast response times. She checked in on us when there was an earthquake on our first night (which we were blissfully unaware of), and contacted me immediately upon hearing from the doorman that my husband was ill, letting us know where to go for emergency medical care (thankfully, we didn’t end up needing to). She also checked in the following day to see if he was feeling better. We felt taken care of and really appreciated her efforts. Thank you, Evelyn!