I would consider this place a hostel. I enjoyed getting to meet other people staying at CFPA, but would not stay again because of the management of the place.
CONS:
I would discourage this location for long term stays. The kitchen is lacking basic items, such as hot pads, basic pans, and is often dirty. I would often have to clean the kitchen before I felt comfortable using it. The bathroom toilet often smelled of urine and there was mold growing in the shower. I have stayed at numerous hostels and traveled a lot, but this place needs more attentions by management.
My biggest concern was that, in the middle of my 6 week stay at CFPA, I contracted covid. When I notified the host, they told me to immediately leave, without having any other housing options in place. All evening I tried to find other housing options, and the host was still wanting me to leave (at 9 pm at night, with a fever, and without a place to sleep that night). I begged them to allow me to stay the night (and promised I would stay in my room and only exit when I was leaving and would wear an N95 the whole time) since I had no place to go, and they eventually conceded. I ended up having to stay at a hotel, which cost me hundreds of dollars. Following my 10 day isolation, I returned to CFPA and finished my stay, since I didn't have other housing options, but I wish I could have stayed someplace else. Center for Performing Arts didn't provide any reimbursement options, housing options, or offer any help other than trying to ask AirBNB to rehome me, which is against AirBnb's policy. The host's lack of kindness or empathy during this situation is what was most jarring to me.
As an artist, I know community is at the heart of what we do. In seeing how CFPA runs this Airbnb, it is clear community is not the focus here. Having a zero tolerance policy for covid is within their rights, but they need it posted so people can anticipate being displaced and they should have a plan available to help a guest out before they kick someone to the curb.
PROS: Great location, affordable price, fun opportunity to meet other people.