Great basement apartment in close proximity to eats, drinks, and the metro. Being a basement apartment in DC, we encountered the occasional ant and experienced the low spots in the ceiling -- but both were to be expected (the lower areas around the ductwork are restricted to a few small locations and were described in detail in the advertisement) and not an issue whatsoever. There are a few dings and wear and tear that aren't evident from the photos... but, again, not an issue for us. This apartment is much much, quieter than other DC apartments that we've stayed in (minimal outside noise and I rarely could tell anyone lived above). All said, much preferable and more enjoyable than a few days in a hotel. We'd book again in an instant without looking for another unit if we travel back to DC.