This is a very comfortable, modern and elegant apartment in a nice neighborhood. At the time I stayed (Jan 2015) all the appliances and furniture were very new and in good working order. The living room and bedroom are spacious and the kitchen area very well laid out. Meseret left me a box of pastries shortly after I arrived. It is a 5-8 minute walk to the NoMa/Gaulledet Metro stop; the nearest commercial amenities (coffee shops, restos, etc.) are a 8-10 min walk down 5th st to H St NE. Good Wifi It is a quiet and friendly, family- oriented neighborhood of cute and well-restored brick rowhouses.
The owner lives above. Like all basement flats, you can hear people walking above occasionally. The heater is a bit loud when it comes on but you get used to it. All in all a great place to stay if you are in DC for 4 or more days.