Yuka's place is a 5 min walk to Kanamecho subway station and a 5-10 minute taxi ride to/from JR Ikebukuro station. My family stayed in 2 appartments next to each other on the 3rd floor of the brand new building. Everything looks brand new and clean. The only complaint is that the building does not have an elevator. Carrying 4 suitcases up and down a narrow and steep staircase was really an exercise of agility and endurance. Regardless, I had a pleasant stay.