It was my third stay in Rio and by far the best location I have been.
It's ridiculous how easy it has been to take an uber and go to centre or zone south, or take the metrô which is one block away.
The area is quite safe, no need extra precautions, just the routine.
The building is quite old so you'll probably want to use a sleeping mask and earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Gina was very available since she stayed at home the whole time. She gave me tips and make me practice my Portuguese 👌