Damien is a great host. He let me drop off my perishable groceries in advance early the day of check in. Very hospitable. Very friendly. Good communication. Leaves you to your own space. Very nice apartment — clean and cozy vibe.
The comments that follow are out of Damien’s control but should be known in advance: it’s the South Bronx and the neighborhood is generally loud — rare when it’s quiet. Damien’s apartment faces the street, so you get the brunt of the noise, especially when the AC is in the window because you can’t close the window completely. Again, not Damien’s fault, it’s just the people in the neighborhood and their abhorrent behavior.
Finally, in the apartment I did notice on two separate occasions cockroachs that I needed to squish (not the super king size ones, the medium/small ones). Again, not Damien’s fault, it’s just a big apartment complex so there are dirty-living neighbors around there.