The apartment is quite sweet, well equipped, quiet and undisturbed. The balcony was a gem and the apartment was obviously loved by the owner who had put his personality into it - in a very nice way. This was my first time to Brussels, I imagine the area is a lower middle class area but do not know this for sure. It felt safe but on the way home at night I had to walk by a central station and the area directly outside that station did not feel safe at all. Better take a taxi or Uber at night. I recommend the apartment. Like most staircases in Belgium and Holland also the one leading up to the apartment is narrow and steep. However, the reward reaching the top is good