This is a great place to stay at; in a great location in the heart of Palermo, facing away from any busy streets, in a very new building with a lovely rooftop pool, deck, and hot tub (from which there are great views of the city). The subway, commuter train, buses, and bike station are all a short walk away (2 blocks), with groceries, shops, and plenty of restaurants and bars for any diet (including excellent vegan and organic restaurants) within a 10-15 min walk (or less!). There are beautiful parks nearby, and the city airport (if you're going to Punta del Este, Uruguay for example) is less than 15 min by taxi. Most of the most popular gay bars and clubs are walking distance including (Club 69 at Niceto, Bar Julie, Work Bar, Human at Crobar, and Puteo) and a lot of straight bars and clubs are nearby as well.
Silvia was very quick to reply to messages and accommodated several requests during the trip (another set of keys, a change of sheets, and adding an additional day to my stay). Minor quibbles (which are expected with a new apartment and listing), the water drips out of the shower onto the floor, but adjusting the shower curtain and the shower head helps a lot. The faucet in the kitchen is loose and sometimes hard to get cold water - but it still works well. The balcony could use some chairs and a small table (likely there will be something by the time you book). I think the building is still working on getting the hot tub running regularly but the deck and pool were perfect!
I found the bed to be very comfortable and same too with the couch, which is great for lounging or even napping/sleeping on. And now they also have a lovely purple orchid and pot that matches! I would definitely recommend staying here if you are planning a trip to Palermo!