We too were bit sceptical about the area first, but we of course did not have any problem and we traveled in the night had dinner at near by restaurants , walk to AB supermarket few blocks away, with out encountering any problem. Asylum seekers problem is in Athens every where, they will try to sell you few items forcefully or charmingly, such as watches, sunglasses, wrist bands , flowers etc, which you have to be careful, specially your personal belongings. Other than that Athens is a very interesting place and people are very nice and helpful.
Thank you being a great Host.