This apartment is in a perfect location -- it is 2 blocks from the beach, 1/2 block from General Osorio park & metro, and on a street that has just about every kind of shopping imaginable.
The apartment is a little beat-up, but typical compared to other apartments that I've stayed in in Ipanema. Views are great from the terraces and windows -- you can see Dois Irmaos, Corcovado, and some ocean.
The building has a 24-hour doorman and seems very secure. The sliding patio doors on both levels did not lock but given their inaccessibility and high location I didn't feel that presented a security concern. The front of the building was undergoing renovation, which didn't affect this apartment and only occasionally presented noise during the day. There is a pool and recreational area that I didn't use that are between this and a building behind.
Dulce was very kind and quick to respond to questions. She made the check-in and check-out process very easy. I would recommend this apartment to others and I would definitely stay here again!
-Erik