This 3rd floor apartment is an "end unit" in a 4 story building, in a commercial district, that is "sandwiched" in between others like it. . . with no "fire escapes", and no streets, or even alleys, in between. We saw no fire safety sprinklers or other equipment in the building. There is a gap in the top floor roof that is about 3 feet wide to allow some sunlight and air in to dry clothes that are hung on long lines in the center of the building.
Our safety concern is that a high percentage of people in Madrid smoke. In the event of a fire, the few exits provided would not allow all those living in this building to reach safety. Because, while this is an "end" apartment with French doors in the living/dining area. . (no windows in the second bedroom or bathroom). . . the neighboring, "interior' apartments (about 8 on each floor) have only one exit from their home. Those apartments have no windows/French doors. . . no direct natural light, at all, in their homes.
We were told this is the normal way of living in this part of Madrid. We noticed there are blocks and blocks of buildings with zero space between them. Where many people live above shops and even restaurants in such hazardous situations. Learning of the tragic fire in London. . . has made us more alert to such safety issues in large cities.
Otherwise, this small apartment was reasonably comfortable, clean, and in a convenient location. The dining table can be opened up to comfortably seat "four". . . not more. The television is very old, almost non-functional, and needs to be replaced.
Anyone thinking about inviting friends to join them and sleep in the second bedroom, for even one night, should check ALL the additional fees and add them up. We found those fees to be over the top, and unjustifiable. When we tried to come to a reasonable compromise, with Barbara, regarding the fees, we found her to have a quick temper, to be rude, and to be completely inflexible. Her negative review for us as guests is a reflection of her vindictiveness.
We are certainly responsible people who left the place in good order, tidy, and clean. Because of her negative attitude, we took the precaution of taking photos of the apartment right before we left. . . in case she refused to return our security deposit. Since it has now been returned, we can be honest in our review.