The apartment is spacious and full of light, on an upper floor of a tall building with lovely new 'portafinestre' that admit lots of sun (yet are double-paned and so well insulated against winter chill and sound). There are wonderful views to the sea from two balconies. Benedetto is a warm, considerate host who promptly responds to web correspondence via AirBnB and makes himself available via mobile phone, for any questions that arise. The accommodation is ideal for professional or academic visitors who reside for several days or weeks, since it there are kitchen and laundry facilities (including clothesline & drying rack, for the energy conscious!), everything extremely clean and modern. The bed is very comfortable and I slept extremely well every night for a stay of 6-nights. The kitchen is well equipped, for those who choose prepare a meal on their own, now and then, and Benedetto provided a nice selection of foods, coffee and tea for the colazione -- breakfast.
Coming/going from the apartment in the evenings and after dark, there is no problem of safety (being attentive to surroundings, of course) because there are nearby shopping areas and the lively pedestrian life of Bari; with shops open til 8 pm, at least, and since the customary evening meal time, for those who are dining out, is ~ 8:30 pm til late. It takes only two minutes to reach Lungho Mare, five minutes to walk to the Teatro Petruzzelli, and 10 minutes to arrive on the edge of the old city; in the other direction, the walk to the University campus takes just 15 minutes.
The entry way to the apartment building is spacious, lovely, and secure; the street entrance is well-lit, and there is a smoothly operating lift. The entryway and stairways appear to be newly rennovated and all are very well maintained and pleasant to use. Prospective guests should know that the "location map" provided by GoogleMaps, via AirBnB, is somewhat inaccurate, in that the location of "casa luminosa" appears to plot on top of the railyard, or bordering railroad tracks ! Be assured that the residence is on an actual street (not in a railshed) and the inaccuracy arises because GoogeMaps' location accuracy is somewhat low in southern Italy (as of Nov. 2016). The street does border the rail line but there is only intermittent municipal traffic, and the sound of the train is utterly muted and remote, from the apartment.
Benedetto is a congenial host who is attentive to the needs of the guest while allowing as much privacy or solitude as is desired, and it is plain that it is his top priority for his guests to be comfortable and happy about their stay. If the possibility arises, I definitely will select this accommodation again.