I have been a Super Host for two years.
I chose this place because of its location and reviews.We preferred to go to the tran Q station at Parkside Av (5min,more safe, nicer neighborhood) than to Winthrop. The bathtub and the stove were very dirty. The wooden floor in our room showed big cracks in the corners and along one wall and was apparently treated for mold. No bugs as far as we could see. The window could not be opened.
Most disappointing, however, was the lack of communication. Violette informed me on the day of our arrival that her friend Mariana will check us in but she never mentioned that she would not be there at all during our stay.It was Mariana who told us that Violette was traveling in Mexico and that another friend of Violette, Gabi, was living in the apartment, too. The two girls stayed in the living room. Surprising news! Mariana was nice. When explaining things she mentioned that the faucet in the shower was not working properly because the guest from the week before had worked it too forcefully. Next morning it broke down altogether and could be turned on and off only by using pliers which made it impossible to regulate the flow and even more important the water temperature. So we showered only twice during our 5-day stay (Tuesday afternoon till Sunday morning). Mariana had contacted Violette immediately and apparently informed a plumber but nothing happened during our stay. When Mariana and Gabi disappeared for two days without a word, I emailed Violette on Friday to get instructions for our checkout early Sunday morning. No answer from her, only a Message from Mariana that she will be in on Sunday morning. In my message to Violette I mentioned that the heating in our room was very loud the night before and kept me awake for 4 hours. No response from her to that either. No apologies whatsoever for the inconvenience with the shower.
I knew that the building is old but I expect a host who rents out to maintain the place well and keep it clean if charging that price. I would not pay more than 20$ per night for this room.
Sorry for the bad review but I think that is what I owe to all the great hosts I stayed with and many others who contribute to wellbeing of ther guests by hard work and passion they put into hosting.