I went to Milan to do research at the Fondazione Mondadori in Via Riccione, and Magda's place had the perfect location: I could leave at 9:28 and still be the first researcher there, and have a pleasant lunch break in my apartment when the Fondazione closes between 1 and 2.
Magda's apartment is also conveniently located near an Esselunga supermarket, and an In's discount store. I spent most of my time working at my laptop at the kitchen table - I loved seeing the pigeons coming on the kitchen balcony in the morning.
Magda also had some useful kitchen essentials for her guests to use (salt, sugar, coffee, tea, oil etc) and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, pots and pans.
I was by myself, but 4 people could easily stay in the apartment (I only used the second bedroom for hanging clothes to dry).
The area is not central but is still perfectly pleasant, especially if, like myself, you have a good reason to choose to stay in the area of Villapizzone.