Ali is a nice guy and the neighborhood is great. We appreciated his communication. If you are looking for a good crash pad in Paris, this will do the trick.
If you are looking for a place you can come home to after a day of touristing and feel at home, this might not be the place for you. The apartment is pretty dark / cave like (ground floor, only one side has windows). We only got access to shelves for our clothing after we asked a few times and Ali instructed his property manager to unlock his personal shelves in his wardrobe (appreciated that). There is only a tiny amount of space in the bathroom for toiletries.
Overall, we found the apartment quite spartan / bachelor pad-ish. Ali could make some improvements that would make his apartment feel more welcoming and like a home away from home.