The owner downgraded us without notice to a different unit that had not been renovated, and stopped communicating after I pointed out that functional does not equal "recently renovated." Leaky toilet, old fashioned slippery tub with no mat, and homeless drunks in the alley screaming at 1:30 a.m. does not make an oasis. On the plus side, we could walk to everything and the unit was at least clean, if a bit shabby.
Also, for families - if you're going to give it a go anyway, consider for kids ages 7 and up. My tall 5 year old could not reach either sink, no step stools, slippery tub, lightweight furniture prone to tipping, etc.