My studio in the historic Cairo building is amazing! One of the reasons is because of the layout. There's a bed nook, so the bed is partially hidden and isn't the focal point of the room. I have beautiful exposed brick walls too! Lots of storage, and a newly renovated bathroom. The kitchen is outdated, but it's functional. I love entertaining, and when looking for a studio I was nervous because they can feel cramped. The high ceilings and layout definitely make it feel a lot bigger and I've actually has awesome get-togethers. I live on a higher floor, and it's very quiet from street noise and neighbors, except for the occasional door slamming or people speaking loudly in the hall, as the doors aren't soundproof - really, one of the only flaws. The building is in a fantastic location - grocery store, liquor store, pharmacy, nail salon, restaurants, etc. all within one block, and studios in less ideal locations go for a lot more. Has a 24 hour front desk. Amazing rooftop, but no pool or fitness center. Laundry is in the basement, unfortunately. They could have more washers, as there's a wait on the weekends, but I just try to do my laundry on off hours. Since I'm a renter living in a condo, the complex has a Homeowners Association, which is so much better than a management company. They do a great job at keeping it clean, fixing things asap, and taking pride in their establishment. This isn't a brand new building, and my (and other) studio has some remnants of the 80s, but it isn't something that bothers me. Some condos are completely renovated, so it just depends on who you rent from. If you want a brand new space and building, this probably isn't for you. But if you want great layouts, character and an awesome location, this is the place to be! I've been here for over a year, and hope to stay for a while! Also, I haven't had any pest problems...I live on a higher floor, but they spray pretty frequently.