The flat has a magnificent big, curved art deco window affording a great view over a busy and interesting London street. I stayed for over a month and this was something worthwhile in itself. Other than that the flat is cheaply equipped and the hosting is remote and minimalist. The inconvenient key nest system resulted in one key missing, which was only slowly rectified. Probably this is an adequate short stay flat with a useful kitchen, but it is not well equipped for longer stay (don't expect a coffee maker, a bedside light, or adequate curtains). Visitors should know that there is no door intercom, and letting in a guests, involves 48 steps, three doors, and a walk outside. Also the walk home from Hackney Central station late a night involves being frequently accosted for money and is best avoided. It's a mixed area, just becoming hip, after being rough, which gives it some interesting life. It's near a hospital and the police and ambulance sirens are frequent. The buses are numerous and useful, but it will take nearly an hour to get to central London by public transport.