We stayed in Brooke's apartment for two weeks in the second half of Dec 2012. We were picked up and dropped off at the airport by making arrangements with Brooke and greeted at the apt by Superintendent Gisha & Senora Gisha - they live in the bldg, and provided cleaning services while we were there, and kept the bldg immaculate.

The apt was very spacious, much like the photos - interesting like in old European cities, with cage-elevator, much marble and tile, and balconies looking out on courtyards. Defensa St. is both close to San Telmo including the Sunday San Telmo fair, Plaza de Mayo, Microcentro and Puerto Madero - which covers a good swath of BA right outside our door. The apartment is in the back of the building so it was quiet. By living in a 'regular' apt on a 'regular' street we got a good feeling for life in BA - and most importantly for our 14-yr son there was wifi! Restaurants, stores, subways and buses were all nearby.

BA & 251 Defensa is a 'Yes' in our book of return visits...