Initially, I was taken aback by the crowds in the area. This is of course expected - as the home is located at the heart of one of the largest cities in the planet. Ruben and some of his friends did a phenomenal job of providing advice and tips for the city. When I had to buy something, Ruben and a friend of his took me to shopping.
Staying with Ruben helped flesh out my 1 week experience in Mexico City and pushed my experiences beyond what an average solo-traveler would have. I am glad to have met Ruben & friends and hope to see them one day again.
The only "con" I had is that on Saturday night I heard some of the neighbors partying very loudly throughout the night - whereas I had to get up the next day to go on some excursions. This was solved very easily, as I tend to carry around earplugs. This is nothing that Ruben can truly control, as it is an intrinsic part of the apartment complex.
Regards,
Goutham P.