Beware: Creepy camera surveillance! 0 flexibility on having a guest over. DO NOT book if you are even thinking of having a friend over for 5 minutes-- they will not allow it and will penalize you harshly.
We invited 4 friends who were outside of the apartment watching the pride parade, which passed right in front of the apartment, because it started raining and was cold. Within 30 minutes, I received a call from Scott that management was monitoring the cameras in the hallways and main entrance staircase and saw people enter the building and that everyone had to leave immediately. I also had the apartment door held open for a little bit to get some fresh air circulating in the apartment because it was stale and the windows don't open, and the people watching the cameras also reported that and I was told to shut the door immediately. Just a creepy vibe of always being watched and having zero flexibility. Scott was a quick and responsive communicator and I know he was just enforcing the owner's strict rules, so this is not a critique on him- he was very easy to work with.
This listing is so typical of what has gone wrong with many airbnbs. Extremely strict rules with no flexibility, limited amenities, and tons of charges. I understand the listing lays out its policies on guests (although it's not as upfront as it could be given how strictly they are constantly watching you....) but it was unfortunate given that the point of airbnbs is to experience a new city in a home with more flexibility. I would have had better service, treatment, and accomodations at a hotel unfortunately.