Not a nice neighborhood to be in, although close to attractions. There was a lot of close apartments with people smoking so close you couldn’t have the Windows for fresh air. You have to walk past a lot of trash scattered around and dilapidated buildings close by. The front door has no lock on security screen but the door does lock.
The building itself has an overwhelming unpleasant odor like from cooking strong smelling food and it doesn’t smell at all fresh. The walls are smeared with handprints and dirt. Mold on bathrooms, sewer smell in bathrooms. No working shower. Disgustingly dirty washing machine with old tooth pick flosser and food wrappers. No working shower! That was depressing after having spent the entire day walking in the heat.
We tried to get a hotel the first night but it was too late to find someone that would accommodate our family. We were outside by a street corner past midnight with our four young children with nowhere to go and had to go back for one night. (We were approached by strangers looking for money, very awkward neighborhood vibes.) Was only refunded the one night and the fees. We found a hotel for the next day. What a nightmare.
I have to wonder if they are renting out government housing based on the sad poverty of the neighborhood. Very strange and awful experience.