818.731.3006
General Findings and what to expect if no actions taken.
Less well equipped and maintained than expected for the fees
compared to other Airbnbs we have used in USA. Needs more of simple items to
be included for guests as described below !
Older bldg like many found LA w similar old plumbing, cabinets. No roof/water leaks
when it rained(most every day) during our stay. 1 parking space in Bldg included is nice.
Has small 4 person elevator in Bldg, Has outdoor stairwells that do not go to garage
directly and not known if you can into garage from them since instructions are missing in room.
Front Dr-old weather seal, outdoor air leaks in.
1 set bldg keys(to few) for up to 6 occupants( if 2 per bed),
Balcony(5'10"x10.5') is nice, facing East w 2 chairs+28"round
glass top table overlooking side street, power pole/lines, bldgs.
Nice easy open smooth sliding door
No instructions or inventory book how anything operates or
works/not works or number of included dishes, glasses, utensils, what's
dishwasher safe, etc, plus no precautions(like for bathtub) needs to be included
Usually very low water flow & long wait for hint of
warm, not hot, water at any faucet. Depends on time of
day & demand of units closer to water heater.
Flooring redone w faux wood over old subfloor, wavy w
soft spots, Bdrm/bathroom hallway soft spot subfloor/joist.
Mstr Bdrm- window hrd to move, wall lite switch not
connected to any outlet at lamps, no clocks, 1 old stained chair,21
wood hangers, large closet+1 long sagging shelf, only 2 very soft
pillows,bed mattress was comfortable for us, door squeaks+
can't close, 1 set bedg, no waste basket, 2 bed
side nite cabinets w 2 lamps w 1 level bulbs in 3way
sockets, 1 dbl bed, no mirror, no extra linens if wanting to change
while laundering
2nd Bdrm- window moves easier, wall lite switch not
connected to any lite, only 2 very soft pillows, no clock, 1
old chair, 12 hngrs, 1 set bedg, no waste basket,1
dbl bed, no mirror, no extra linens if wanting to change
while laundering
SofaBd-1 set bedding, no pillow, head is low 1-3inches below feet so
sleep on decline(needs fixing), 1 dbl bed, no extra linens if wanting to change
while laundering
Lvg Rm-1 chr+1-3 adult person sofa(bed) w 2 side tables,
1 set bedding, TV w awkward very limited cable service, very slow,
too limited on programs/channels & guide, coffee table, TV on large
wood&iron 3 drawer table
HVAC-old orignl? convection furnace(works fine) +1 added AC wall
unit(never used) so unknown if cools adequately in
this top floor unit. Note 2 box fans in Master closet may
be hint about AC cooling ability thru out. Furnace works but
registers/cold air return partly covered w dark lint need cleaning.
Kitchen-Only Paper toweling, No hand/dish towels or hot
pot holders, no dish clean cloth, 1 sponge/scrub
wash tool+1 Lrg bottle dish soap, 2 large drawers below stove need
knobs or handles so don't have tp pry open to get limited pots/pans,
4 coffee mugs, 4 tall glasses, 1 low ball glass, 6 bowls,6 dinner plates, 4 side/salad
plates, again Limited hot water for dish wash or built in dishwasher,
DishWasher water Hi temp setting only works on longer Nrml/Hvy
settings Not 1 hr cycle So getting only set dishes clean
sketchy, not known if plastic utensils will handle hi temp water since no instructions
in unit. No dish machine soap, low water Flow sink/washer, ~18cuft fridg
set warmest setting, uWave, 2 slot toaster, 1 small coffee
maker/pot needs thorough cleaning, nice large 5 burner gas range w
exhaust hood but lite not working ! & exhaust hood & filter very
greasy(needs cleaning), 2 ovens(did not use), plentiful cabinets but
several doors not aligned so hard open/close, only enough table cutlery
for 1 use ~4 people then must wash for next meal, 2 sink strainers because
old carbon steel waste disposal runs rough/loud, no placemats, napkins,
recycle bin to carry to basement bins, no trash bags, 3 kitchen knives w
2 very dull & no knife sharpener nor steel to sharpen and make safer.
Main(only) bathrm-low water flow usually room temp
wtr at lavatory, tub/shower does get hot water+good
Flow, 6 bath+2 hand towels, no towel hooks, no face
clothes, a lighted cosmo mirror, 1 bath linen for floor
mat, But BEWARE No tub/shower mat ! Tub very
slippery easy to fall so we used our own towel as bath mat,
no facial tissue anywhere, one & only mirror in unit is in
bathroom so can be awkward to dress in bedrooms.
Laundry-basket cracked several places & no handles(needed to do
laundry since only limited bed bath & no kitchen linens included,
4+4(wshr/dryr) basement, $2/load wash, $1 dry,
some problems w drains or machines constantly dumping suds
everywhere on floor, has ironing board+steam iron in unit.