Alessandro's place was perfect for me--I was there for five nights for a conference, and the place was an ideal setup. It was a very quiet place--it's located on a neighborhood street with some traffic and a couple of restaurants that are convenient to get to. (Other reviews mentioned the street below was loud, but this wasn't an issue for me).
The neighborhood is wonderful--in the six days I was in Milan, this was a perfect spot for exploring the area, especially near the canals and walking around in the evening. Lots of good restaurants, coffee, gelato in a short walk.
The most important thing for me in a place is that it's CLEAN, and Alessandro's was extremely clean. It's stylish, and has amenities like a fridge, stove, cookware, etc. It was reasonably priced, and if I returned I'd stay in his place again in a heartbeat.
Alessandro was a pleasure to deal with, was quick to give me the keys and to respond, and helped me navigate to his place from the airport. I can't recommend the place enough! Thanks!