I only stayed one night in the apartment which was a relief as was a bit basic and grotty for my liking. The room was fairly clean but the rest of the place was a bit grim, could benefit from a deep clean, glad that the dirty dishes in the sink were washed up but just wish it hadn't been noisily at 2am. A lock on the bathroom and some flea treatment for the cats might be a good place to start! Otherwise the host was helpful, it was well heated and the neighbourhood is my favourite in Istanbul