As others have said, I really wish we could have more content and context with the landlord. You did a fantastic job with their character, and being able to call them for at least a line or two of dialogue would be really cool.
Regardless, I think taking the time to firm up the core mechanics, like apartment navigation, is absolutely the right call. All the higher end content will benefit from having that solid foundation in place.
More than anything, please do not rush or burn yourself out. Launch it when it is ready, not just when you technically can.