The apartment was perfect for what we needed. No frills, neat, well-stocked and a great balcony for sipping vino or eating a nice meal.

We had already spent a few days in Paris (in the Les Halles/Marais area) where we saw the sites and were very centrally located. We traveled through France and needed to stay in a clean apt for one night before our trip back to NYC. We really wanted to stay in a neighborhood far from the tourists and Belleville is that sort of 'hood. This spot was perfect for the following reasons:
1) It was easy to find on the train,
2) It was fully stocked and you could cook! There was olive oil, salt, pepper, tea bags, etc... Plus he had wine glasses, plates, everything you would need to D.I.Y.
3) We saw one of the most beautiful purple, then violet, then periwinkle then pink cloudy skies while eating dinner on the outdoor terrace,
4) The bed is surprisingly comfy,
5) The bathroom had soaps and amenities - which were needed at the end of our trip.
6) Parc du Butte-Chaumont is nearby - it's lovely.

It is a no-frills spot that allows you to cook eggs in the morning! We laughed that the oven has a print of the Brooklyn Bridge on it... we were on vacation, but Brooklyn was calling us back...