Tarek's place had some pros and cons.
Pros:
-Literally across the street from the metro. This was SUPER convenient for us!! It's also only two stops away from the main train station (Paris EST).
-The living room had some nice decor
-There was heating
-It was clean
Cons:
-The neighborhood was SUPER loud and dirty. Even at night,​ there was a ton of noise.
-The markets that are nearby were really small. Maybe there was a bigger one, but we didn't find it.
-We couldn't figure out how to lock the bathroom door. Also, the bathroom is super small.
Overall, it was OK. We had three people staying there, but it would have been better with only two people, I think. The winning factor for us was the proximity to the metro station.