The apartment itself is cute, has charm and the location is great, close to Roma Norte with all the restaurants and bars.
But prospective renters beware: there are serious issues with this flat that needs considering.
If you’re thinking about staying longer than just a weekend, keep the following in mind:
This is, hands down, the noisiest place I’ve ever stayed at. Every noise from Mexico City you can imagine will be right in your living room. Every minute of every day. And it’s not a “CDMX issue” - this flat specifically, with thin windows with holes in them, invites every sound in. The neighbors, with constant, loud party music, add an extra layer of pain to an already maddening experience.
It was so bad I had to cut my stay short. And bear in mind this comes from someone not particularly sensitive to noise.
Also, forget about warm showers: at best you’ll get cool water. The owner tried to fix it, to no avail. Showering was never fun.
Mexico City does not have to be a torture and I’d be thinking twice about renting this place for more than just a few days.
My recommendation to the flat’s owner - who is actually lovely - is to have a serious conversation with the building manager and other people in the building on basic co-living rules on noise and hygiene (did I mention dog poo in the corridors?). Installing double-glazing windows would also help with making this space more liveable.