You cannot find a better area to be in period. I felt very safe walking the area and there’s a guard in a guard box right across from the apartment. There’s a very small elevator which is old and just adds to the allure of this beautiful old Italian building and at the end of a busy day out it’s very welcoming but you have to walk down the beautiful staircase at least once.
We ran into a few people in the building and they were very nice. There was a few times we heard the upstairs neighbor walking around and moving chairs but hey this is life and it wasn’t a problem at all, your in Italy! Yes, the alley is small and voices tend to raise and there are plenty of people out walking and you can hear them but again I didn’t mind hearing people outside living and enjoying life. Italy is amazing and you should embrace it all!
Enjoy your time in Italy in this apartment/ I wish I were still there! Ciao! 🇮🇹