The apartment was terrific - clean, spacious and had all the amenities needed for a family of 5. Ear plugs may be helpful as there was a lot of noise on the street, but the windows did a good job of stopping most of it. It was convenient with only 1 mile from Gare du Nord station, 100m from the metro stop, and a bus stop right outside. The only issue was the neighborhood. We did not feel safe being outside and would certainly not be outside after dark. There were some unsettling people in the metro station and on the street. We made quick dashes to and from the metro station and didn't spend any time outside the apartment. Once off the street, we felt safe.