The host apparently forgot that his listing states that check in time is between 4p - 10p. When I tried to coordinate a 9p check in, he was rude and made an issue out of it saying I should have been there to check in at 4p and since I wasn't, no one would be there to let me in. We went back and forth figuring out a work around for me to get in the unit, but this is not ideal if you a) have safety concerns or b) just like your arrangements to be in order in advance. I was able to eventually get into the building and apartment. That said, if the host is not going to allow people to actually check in until 10p, the time should be changed on the listing.

My booking clearly stated 1 guest and a pet. I followed up after my booking with a note to introduce myself and describe my pet. Apparently the host didn't read it because he commented that I hadn't told him I was bringing a pet. Not sure how else to communicate it other than designating a booking with a pet and then following up with a note. If you have any special circumstances, it's probably a good idea to explicitly explain this to him by phone as the booking/message is apparently not sufficient.

Aside from the check in/booking issues, the host was polite and helpful.

This place is way north of the city, but I didn't have any problems with that. The 1 train is a few blocks away. I found the building and neighborhood safe and easy to navigate.

The bathroom for guests was not clean while I was there. There was hair (from another guest, I think) everywhere and the shower was dirty. I worked around this by using Lysol spray and wipes before I used the sink and shower. There were a lot of roaches in the kitchen so I opted not to cook or eat at the apartment.

The room was clean and suitable. The sheets were clean, and the bed is comfortable. There was cable television and wifi available, and the closet had hangers available.

This room is ideal if you mostly just need a place to sleep and reset while you're doing things in the city.