Noise is a serious problem you'll face here. Four of the eight most recent low reviews mention constant noise from neighbors, the building's heavy front door, and street activity. Reviewers report being unable to sleep peacefully, and the problem appears in both low and five-star reviews.
What the stars hide
The building houses many Airbnb units, creating constant noise from doors closing, guests checking in and out, babies crying, and pipes. Thin walls transmit neighbor sounds clearly. Street noise from the heavy front door and metro station also disturbs sleep.
The elevator only reaches a landing between floors. You must walk stairs with bags, strollers, or wheelchairs to reach your apartment. One family with a child found this challenging; another review calls it impossible for wheelchair users.
Courtyard-facing units have frosted windows and dim interiors unlike street-view photos. Bedrooms in interior courtyards overlook HVAC equipment and cannot open for fresh air. The listing suggests capacity for five or six but feels cramped for more than four.
Elevators broke down for two days on floors above ground level. Washers and dryers run extremely slowly. Noise from plumbing in shared walls wakes guests at night.
The listing does not clearly state that TVs lack Netflix or other streaming apps. Guests expecting entertainment options are disappointed.
Listing language, decoded
Noise complaints cluster in recent months; elevator and accuracy issues persist.
The host replies within a reasonable timeframe and explains (usually politely deflecting noise complaints rather than acknowledging them). Tone toward critical reviews is defensive rather than apologetic.
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