Avoid avoid avoid at least until the massive building site next door is complete. If you are interested in being part of a Brazilian construction site with all of the noise of drilling and shouting as you try to sit on the balcony go ahead. If you want a peaceful stay in Ipanema this is not the place to be (and it’s a shame (understatement) that they forget to mention this very material piece of information). The flat is also very old inside dating it seems from the 1970s and really needs an upgrade. Maybe the builders could help?