Position, position: Vasco's apartment has it all - terrific location; safe area; tram to Duomo stops right outside the door (but is easily walkable -maybe 15 minutes).
The apartment has all the extras one could need to provide for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Milan.
Vasco is a charming and helpful host, who, despite some inconveniences to himself owing to strikes in Milan at the time, went out of his way to ensure that I maintained my travel schedule.