Leo's place was exactly as described. The apartment is perfectly located, on the third floor of a building whose storefront is one of the best bakeries in the neighborhood. If you leave the skylight open on a warm night, you'll wake up early in the morning to the smell of warm, fresh pastries. The apartment is also a stone's throw away from the Line 11 which takes you directly to Centre Pompidou and Châtelet, and it is about a 4 minute walk to Parce des Buttes Chaumont. All in all ideal. Even though Leo was in Mexico, he kept in touch as best as he could with me. I received the keys from his mother who was also very communicative throughout my stay. Even though Rue de Belleville is lively, the apartment looks out onto a courtyard, and provides a sense of privacy. A rare find for this part of Paris, in terms of space, price, and quality.