My girlfriend and I stayed at Ala's for 1 month during the winter break and we got so attached to it that leaving it was heartbreaking.
The apartment is spacious, well-furnished, and rich of character. Books are plenty. The projector and the turntable are big pluses. In the early morning and late afternoon, the sunlight floods the apartment beautifully. The fire escape sitting spot is lovely.
The location is a gem. C n G lines are nearby. Laundromat is opposite. Grocery stores are nearby. Peaceful building and neighborhood. Many restaurants around, especially C'mon Everybody on Franklin which is an amazing little place for live indie music.
We miss this place.
J&L