This basement apartment was charming and it was in the perfect location for our stay in DC. We were steps from the Metro and Eastern Market and within walking distance to the Capital. The only issue we had when staying here was that it was very loud, as this is a basement apartment. We had several renters staying above us during the time that we were there, some with small kids. You can hear every footstep and anything that rolls, bounces or lands on the floor. We’ve lived in several apartments with upstairs neighbors before and the level of noise here was unusually loud. It seems to be an insulation issue more than anything else.