1. Read the reviews. All the complaints about no curtain over the patio door & it being a privacy concern as well as fear of bed bugs have not been addressed since my recent visit (Nov 2021)
2. There’s rules for the no smoking yet you may wake up to Juan’s neighbors smoking like I did. The neighbor below smokes weed and the neighbor above smokes cigarettes. I understand this is out of Juan’s control but something to consider if you think you’ll have a smoke odor free environment
3. Yes, I felt like something bit the back of my neck while sleeping in the bed and then was horrified to see others communicating the same concern in the reviews.
4. The spare key mentioned in the checkin process was missing. Was not a great feeling checking into a place, smelling like smoke, questionable privacy in the living room AND knowing someone other than the host has the key to the apartment
5. House is incredibly noisy. Neighbors were a quite loud, nothing crazy or obnoxious but the walls are so thin and floors must be old as each foot step sounded like stomping. I’ve lived in NYC at a few places so I’m familiar with common noises of city living but this was baaad.
Honestly, I wanted to leave after the first night due to an overall feeling of uncomfortableness and ended up staying at a friends house the 2nd night of my two night stay.
I think what bothers me most is my complaints are in the reviews of others but they haven’t been addressed (I.e. a simple curtain over the patio door).
On the plus side:
1. Juan’s communicates. Not the fastest but will reply to every message which is nice. He was also flexible with checking in and I received a message day of allowing me the option to check in early which was nice.
2. Area is pretty decent and the parking spot is a nice perk especially in nyc.
3. Kitchen looked upgraded.
So, pending what you’re looking for, this may be a good fit for you.
If you want a place that presents itself okay and won’t break the bank with a parking spot and don’t care about much else, I think it’s an okay option.
If you want a place to relax, get some work done and value sleep, and cleanliness (including the consideration of Odor experienced) look elsewhere.