Spacious and clean apartment in a beautiful neighborhood. Entrance through a romantically overgrown internal courtyard. Easy communication with Paola, who was very flexible with regard to arrival and departure times.
Noise from the street is a real issue. Conversation is difficult when trams are passing by, and sleeping quality is reduced even with the use of earplugs. That being said you also have the advantage of living smack in the middle of Milan. However new windows with better sound insulation might be a good idea :-)