The street on which the apartment is located appears in transition - looks very 1970s/80s East Village NYC -- graffiti, homeless guy a few storefronts away, construction right outside. The interior of the unit itself is a little dark, but bedroom and kitchen are functional and serviceable. We didn't really use the living room at all, as we spent 95 percent of our waking hours outside. Location is great. The whole city if very walkable (though hilly!). Great local brewery with very affordable snacks and light meals a minute walk away on the nearest main street. Overall, we had a great time in Porto, but might have chosen to pay a little more for a brighter place.