Not in the greatest area. Streets are lined with graffiti and closed up buildings. No good stores or restaurants within walking distance. Apt was set up in an awkward manner with the bedroom being the first room you walk into and the dining room, which has the TV was a room away from the kitchen. We contacted Giancarlo for another blanket because my husband wanted to sleep on the futon, and basically Giancarlo wanted to know what the reason was for our request and that he would have to come over personally and unlock the storage closet to get us one. I just said, no thank you and used a large tablecloth for an extra blanket since it was warm enough. It was an acceptable apt. but would not recommend to friends or family, and would not return.