An overall good long-term stay. Tara has decorated the apartment beautifully and the space has a great cosy feel to it. While the apartment is a bit more run-down than we expected and we had some issues with loud heating pipes clanging all night and heating being either !HOT! or insufficient (it is an old building after all) these were not dealbreakers, but it would have been nice to know from the start. The monthly price is good deal for the area in comparison with other airbnbs. The neighborhood is cool and close to the subway and anything else you might need (laundromat is on the corner, fun bars and restaurants and grocery shops all around). The block itself is not the most charming but if that's what you're looking for you only need to walk a few minutes. Tara is very nice and laid-back, quick to respond and helpful. I believe that the more experience she gains hosting the apartment will get better and better. Oh and definitely check out the roof -it's gorgeous up there.