Norman was on top of me all the time (in a good way) even not living in the city. The place was awesome: perfect for one person. The complex is safe. The apartment is in a very strategic place, close to everything, but not for a walk. It is safe but is not beautiful. The Escandon neighborhood is the "want to be Condesa". The street is full of car shops, but is NOT the Condesa.
The good thing about the location is the "Borrego Viudo" taqueria, just a few blocks from there, a must go place. It is a very nice and affordable place, but get ready for using the Uber app.