When I first saw the front of the building I was despondent. DON'T be fooled by the building's exterior or the narrow halls, Yves has created a remarkably efficient and wonderfully equipped apartment in a small well thought out space. You will have Metro, bus and taxi stand within 5 minutes from the apartment. In fact almost everything you need including groceries, dry cleaning (new and great washer and dryer in the apartment for extended stays) restaurants, etc. are less than 10 minutes from the front door. This is not luxury, but it is more than reasonably priced and anyway you shouldn't be staying inside---this is Paris! Yves is charming and more helpful than anyone could expect or ask. He has created a great space for 2 people. I personally think 2 people is the max for the apartment but I'm in my senior years.
Hard to imagine a better "deal" in this most wonderful city.