This Dominican compatriot welcomed me very nicely, I had the whole place to myself and she was willing to leave one of the other doors open for me so I could go to the balcony for a smoke. As soon as I got there she offered me a beverage and even BEFORE I got there ( having just arrives to the trai station) she called to see where I was and to ensure that I got to the place well. The only negative thing I can say is how sketchy (weird) the surrounding area gets at night. but it comes as a rule of thumb,always be careful and don't look for trouble and you should be ok! I went out walking alone at night and people helped guide me to a pizza place yomari suggested. though I didn't get there because everyone answered in very fast Italian because I spoke to them in Spanish; try English. there is a nice place near called pizzeria de vincenzo (?) where there is another Dominican called Angel, he will show you the same kind of warm hospitality and their pizza is hella good.