May 2019
Cons: We were ROBBED. The owner has since posted turn the skeleton key twice to lock the door which means deadbolt the door. Because the door locks when you close it, but you have to use the skeleton key when you are in and when you go out to DEADBOLT it. This should have been the first instruction on his written rules in the apartment. We suspect it was an inside job and clearly someone who was casing this Airbnb. Some appliances are in need of repair which I suspect the owner knows since one of his written rules in the apartment is no refunds for non working appliances. report any nonfunctioning applicance immediately. Unfortunately the person who met us for check in was 30 mins late and had never been to the apartment and did not advise us about the keyed deadbolt. Don’t hesitate to ask Antonio any and all questions or you will regret it. There is no reference guide or FAQ. There are only instruction manuals but we had to text Antonio to find them. The dishwasher manual was only in German and Spanish. The entire time we were there the building windows were covered with scaffolding and then heavy plastic with intermittent loud banging then Pressurized water which leaked through. There is a foul smell at times as reported by others which we suspect is due to poor sewer lines.
Pros: accurate and representative photos, clean and spacious. Good location. Elevator in the building. Convenient to metro and many sights. Lovely building when it is not under construction. Once Antonio was notified the oven was not working and after he verified this with the doorman, he did have it timely fixed. The doorman was helpful. Large grocery store across the street is very convenient.