Like notified by a previous guest, there is scaffolding outside of the building, with workers passing by once in a while. It really isn't a regular occurrence, but it was good to be made aware by that previous guest so I could avoid surprises. I booked the airbnb aware of this fact, so it isn't affecting my rating.
- 1 star because the apartment's floor was not cleaned. You have a regular tenant as a flatmate who is nice and cleans after him in the kitchen, but the floor was never swiped. I was under the impression that as it's an Airbnb, someone would be hired to clean the apartment regularly, but I suppose it's my fault for thinking so as it wasn't written in the ad. I swiped and cleaned the floor a few times because it was literally sticky when I arrived. Also, there is no natural light in the living area/kitchen which really doesn't make you want to spend time there at all. Good lighting in the bedroom though, despite the scaffolding.
- 1 star because the walls within the apartment are one of those put up cheaply. They have no thickness and no insulation. The result is that they will move as you lay in them (not dangerously but it makes you wonder how much pressure it can withstand), and very most importantly, they will not filter any sound whatsoever ! That was literally the worse for me during this stay. I could hear all of my flatmate's nighttime activities, from movies to... you know. It was a nightmare. Even when I asked him and his girlfriend to be mindful, where I would stop hearing things with regularly insulated walls, this did not change anything.
Now onto why the 3 stars anyway.
Good location, very close to the subways with a lot of connections.
Laundry in building at a fair price (you need to download CleanPay Mobile to use it).
Reception.
Aircon and heating was provided, and I was never uncomfortable. When the presence aircon unit attached to the window was bringing in very cold air even when turned off, Maya arranged to have it removed very promptly.
Communication was smooth with the flatmate, despite the noise.
The room itself is big enough to not feel trapped in and the abundant natural light really is a plus.
Comments :
There are only three metal hangers (I had my own so I didn't care).
I did not see any iron, but I also didn't ask for it.
There is not dishwasher machine.
Overall, do I recommend ?
Yes, if you have a light sleep or work at night. Not really if nighttime noise is likely to make you bitter overtime.