This apartment was a good location for my needs. The neighborhood is pleasant and safe. There is plenty of street parking. There windows are frosted- you cannot look out although you have sunlight by day and security light at night. The bars on the stairs project a cage-like feeling.
The apartment was almost empty. It was very dirty. I decided ultimately to clean it myself and three hours later it looked much better, clean railings, counters, bathrooms, floors, etc. so it was comfortable enough. I brought a chair in from the camper so I could have a place to read and a rug for the front door.
There are no lamps- anywhere. Nor bedside tables. One of the three dining chairs is about to break. The kitchen is ill equipped, not even a potholder, beat up pans, few utensils. I shared my thoughts with the host regarding needed supplies and the desire for some furniture. He became very personally insulting and abusive. An anger management problem?
…I was going to leave Christmas cookies..