Riccardo (the Host) is amazing. He will greet you at the apartment and explain everything (about the apartment , the neighborhood and Rome in general). The apartment is nice and clean with cold A/C. The neighborhood looks a bit run down due to graffiti and trash on the streets, but it appears to be a problem all through out Rome, not just this area. We loved the location, 3 blocks from the train station and the Market in the station for awesome food, Also, 3 blocks from Santa Maria Magiore, about 10-15 minutes walk to some really good local non tourist restaurants. And most importantly, 2 blocks from the subway station.