Dimitri really lives in this apartment. It's walking distance to our son's home, and he handled some discussions of my wife's special needs and handled check in and out. He was very satisfied with his interactions. I had questions during the stay (while Dimitri was visiting family), and he was always quick to answer.
Dimitri obviously enjoys improving his space. It's attractive and shiny, and the kitchen is very usable. Excellent cross ventilation (altho even that wasn't quite enough when the temperature got into the upper 90s F (37C) for 3-4 days). My son spoke with him afterwards about specifics that could have been better. I won't mention such details because I believe Dimitri will improve them.
It can't really be child-proofed (nor did Dimitri claim it could be), but my wife easily positioned furniture, etc, to make it safe for our almost 1-yo granddaughter's visits.
The building is across the street from the canal. I was amazed at how many young adults were engaged in various activities every evening. I expected the canal to be polluted, but we watched a swim race. Soon it will be possible to go for a swim in a pool in the canal. Despite all the activities, noise wasn't a problem, other w=than normal level street noise.
There are plenty of places to eat nearby. Ditto grocery stores. Short walk to public transportation.