April's husband and charming daughter met us at the door. Do not be put off, as you enter the courtyard, because apparently the "original" condition of the entry is preferred! But the apartment is clean, roomy, well equipped and in a GREAT location....in the 13th, which we love, and close to transportation, restaurants, Buttes aux Cailles....there is a wonderful Indian restaurant at the end of the street ( turn right out the red door...its on the same side) and around the corner is an excellent Asian , at the corner of Rue Bobillot.
April was charming and helpful.