I don't know how this place can be rented out. Many code violations. Many outlets don't have plate covers so it's just bare wires. Those that did have plates were cracked. ( I have pictures)
This place is advertised as 7 guests, however it's only 2 bedrooms. Living room is good size but practically empty. Has a TV with lots of channels and Only a couch and (its not a pull out.) No other furniture in the living room-no chairs. Definitely not enough room for 7 guests. Couch has many stains and smelled. I didn't dare sit on it. The whole apartment is VERY DIRTY! I hasn't been swept, or vacuumed in a long time! The door to the apartment had a mat in front of it but it was dirty when we arrived.
The bath mat in front of the shower was also dirty. Pet hair stuck to it. Right in the middle of the shower is a large window. There is NO curtain on this window. ( I have picture of this) Neighbors are able to see right in as their property is only about 25yards away and their window is exactly across from this bathroom window. I had to take a shower in the dark because it was so creepy feeling that someone could see it-especially at night. Bathroom was also VERY DIRTY. ( I have pictures) Mold, grime, dirt at the base of sink and toilet. The light switch was gray with dirty. ( I have picture) I took a paper towel and washed it and it came right off but should have been done a long time ago. Toilet paper roll had stains on it that looked like blood. You could also tell the roll had been wet and dried many times. Bathroom also had wooden cubicle shelves to put towels, clothes etc, however that is also dirty, moldy, paint peeling off and been wet many times. ( I have pictures) An old use scrub sponge was left on one of the shelves.
Under kitchen cabinet is black mold and mildew (I have picture). Only had 3 forks and 2 spoons in the kitchen drawer which was also dirty. No extra garbage bags for trash cans. The stove is also old, rusty, greasy--I didn't dare make a meal or use any dishware or glasses.
Beds are comfortable but the sheets are VERY THIN, gray ( supposed to be white) and have permanent stains on them. No mattress pad, just thin sheet against the mattress. Bedroom has an ironing board (no iron) that also had multiple stains. Curtains in both bedrooms has very sheer curtains. You can see through them from the outside. Light comes beaming in from the street light out front. One bedroom is on the street side which is very busy if your not use to noise. The other bedroom is right next to the furnace and it is also VERY LOUD when it kicks in (it did work well and kept the apartment very nice and cozy)
There is Free street parking but this is a very full neighborhood so you many need to park a ways away and walk to property.
This property has 2 very steep sets of stairs. The concrete steps from sidewalk to door are crumbling in places. It looks like some attempts have been made to patch them but could be hazardous if not careful. There is a railing. Stairs inside the front door up to the apartment are also very steep and LOTS of them. No one that is elder or has knee/hip issues should rent this property. For that matter NO ONE should rent this property for any reason. It has potential if many changes would be made. If I would have had anywhere else to go I would have left when I first walked in.
I will say the host did reach out on a text to ask if I needed more towels, water, toilet paper, or sodas and I declined. I wanted so badly to say how upset I was about the property but I did not want to start a fight.
I have many pictures of this property if needed.
I did call Airbnb and voiced my concerns and they assured me this property would be investigated and that I should leave this review. I hope no one ever has to have a bad experience like this.