There were many surprises of joy during the stay at Lior's, which included the short distance from Zuid-Midi, the ease with which we got into the apartment; the lit Christmas tree to greet us, the largeness that enabled us to have our own sleep sections; the friendliness of the neighbors near the building; and the quick communication with Lior. Our stay here made our visit to Brussels very pleasant, calm, and cheerful. Within ten minutes of walking, there are several cafes, patisseries, boulangeries, restaurants, bars, grocery shops, and secondhand and antique stores. Even though we walked 20-25 minutes to get to the city centre, we could have easily used nearby public transport opportunities. The area felt relatively safe, even late in the evening. I would highly recommend Lior's place to anyone visiting the great city of Brussels.
NOTE: the odor of the bathroom is common in old European buildings and is NOT the fault of the owner. Lior made obvious efforts for it not to bother us.