We arrived late and could not call to notify anyone- Valerios parents were there patiently waiting and went out of their way to help us. We had six people and felt comfortable and not crowded. With a larger group it would be nice to have more than one set of keys. The neighborhood felt safe and we were out every night until 10:00 or 11:00. It was an easy walk to the Coleseum and the Metro was only 10 minutes away. There is a bus stop directly outside. There is a hospital on the same street about a block away so you did get lots of sirens but it was just part of the experience- no real issue. I would recommend this apartment as a great value and woukld stay here again.