Sample Report -
Based on actual visit
On Friday, November 5, 2009, I visited the apartment listed at http://www.xxxxxxxxxx, and physically located at xxxxxxxx, Buttes aux Cailles, Paris
Observations
- Rue Bernard Martin is a relatively quiet one lane, one-way street. The back of a large church, Saint Anne de Buttes aux Cailles, is about a half-block away. I listened for bells from about 10:50 to noon but did not hear anything.
- The exterior of the building and other nearby apartments appear well-maintained.
- Adjacent to the building is a passage (alley) for vehicles and pedestrians, that can be glimpsed from the stairs, and there is a partial view from the bedroom.
- There is NO ELEVATOR and it's 3 floors up. Carefully consider your fitness and luggage-carrying capacity!
- Two firm loveseats open to beds. Living room gets ample light. Linens are kept in the armoire. TV, phone and internet provided.
Observations
- Rue Bernard Martin is a relatively quiet one lane, one-way street. The back of a large church, Saint Anne de Buttes aux Cailles, is about a half-block away. I listened for bells from about 10:50 to noon but did not hear anything.
- The exterior of the building and other nearby apartments appear well-maintained.
- Adjacent to the building is a passage (alley) for vehicles and pedestrians, that can be glimpsed from the stairs, and there is a partial view from the bedroom.
- There is NO ELEVATOR and it's 3 floors up. Carefully consider your fitness and luggage-carrying capacity!
- Two firm loveseats open to beds. Living room gets ample light. Linens are kept in the armoire. TV, phone and internet provided.
Entrance to xx rue Bernard Martin
Neighborhood
- Bakery and pastry shop just across the street.
- Family-run cafes, restaurants and shops nearby, patronized mostly by locals.
- Place d'Italie and major shopping center less than 10 min. walk: department stores, electronics, large supermarket; SNCF train ticket outlet.
- Bus lines 57 & 67 just steps away.
- Metro lines 5,6, and 7, and buses 27, 47,62, 64, and 83 at Place d'Italie.
- Bakery and pastry shop just across the street.
- Family-run cafes, restaurants and shops nearby, patronized mostly by locals.
- Place d'Italie and major shopping center less than 10 min. walk: department stores, electronics, large supermarket; SNCF train ticket outlet.
- Bus lines 57 & 67 just steps away.
- Metro lines 5,6, and 7, and buses 27, 47,62, 64, and 83 at Place d'Italie.
View of passageway from stairwell
Overall Rating (out of possible 10)
Cleanliness: 9
Comfort and liveability: 7
Location: 8 (Not central, but excellent transportation connections)
Neighborhood Ambiance: 8
Cleanliness: 9
Comfort and liveability: 7
Location: 8 (Not central, but excellent transportation connections)
Neighborhood Ambiance: 8
Living room
Bright, compact, modern all electric kitchen
Front door of unit
Shower and sink, plus WC with tiny but handy 'sinkette'
Small nearby park with play equipment.
Summary of Findings:
The listing for this apartment appears to accurately and fairly represent its location, condition, furnishings and amenities. The price listed is 1500 e/mo, a good value.
The listing for this apartment appears to accurately and fairly represent its location, condition, furnishings and amenities. The price listed is 1500 e/mo, a good value.
Very Important Fine Print:
We are not brokers, real estate agents, auditors, or investigators. We're not experts in anything. We don't examine or comment on rental agreements, legalities, structural soundness, or whether the plumbing works. We just use our eyes, ears, noses and common sense, much as you would do if you were here in person.
We are not brokers, real estate agents, auditors, or investigators. We're not experts in anything. We don't examine or comment on rental agreements, legalities, structural soundness, or whether the plumbing works. We just use our eyes, ears, noses and common sense, much as you would do if you were here in person.
