The flat is in a convenient location, just a few blocks from the Metro. It is a short run on the Metro to downtown. Parking is a challenge. There is a long flight of stairs to the flat. There are several interesting restaurants, a pharmacy and a Target within easy walking distance. We are not city-dwellers, so were unaccustomed to the noise level. The Metro runs behind the building and there is a busy street in front of it. The kitchen is roomy and the dining area is open and airy.