Fantastic location with Manzoni underground metro station across the street. For those of us unfamiliar with subways, it was fairly straightforward on the ticket machines. You can get English translation instructions. At the time it cost us 1.5€ each (just over$3).
The area is safe with lots of locals. Three small grocery stores across the street as well and many restaurants. There is a large grocery around the corner, but we suggest the one next to the Chinese buffet, across the main street and to the right a little. The three men that are always there were very pleasant and we said hello each time we passed.