The host was helpful and easy to communicate with despite being out of town. Minor issues were discussed and addressed via email and Rasheid tried his best to make our stay a smooth experience. He seemed like a very nice and caring person. However, there are problems with the apartment, some of them are beyond his control. Things that can be addressed:
Curtains are needed for the bedroom windows. the stopper in the bathroom sink doesn't work, the auto ice maker in the freezer doesn't work and leaks water which puddles on the floor whenever the door is opened, and a plunger should supplied for the toilet.
Things that are a more difficult to correct: There is an unsealed sump pump in a bedroom. This contributed an unpleasant odor and dankness to that room. The bathroom shower has hot and cold water reversed. This would not have passed a building inspection. The upstairs neighbors woke us daily at 6am. It sounded like a herd of animals jumping on the floor above us. We were aware that it was a basement apartment, but rugs are needed as the noise was excessive. I wore a sleep mask and earplugs. They were of little help.