Right on Ave Para lel, close to Poble Sec Metro in a few stops you're in main city. A little further to Para lel Metro to get Furnicular to Montjuic. Then cable car up to the Castell for 360 views. Then walk to Miramar & get the cable car down to Port Vell & the beach. Area feels safe, lots of mini Supermercados, green grocers, bakeries (fresh croissants for breakfast - fabulous), places to eat, take aways etc.
The Apartment is up several flights of stairs - many of these apartments are. But there is a small elevator, even if it's just for your bags! Security is good as there is an alarm, which is easily set with a button and unset with a fob. 2 single bdrms, room for a small wardrobe. Spacious double. Tiny kitchen. 2 electric sockets mean swapping kettle for microwave, for toaster etc. Living rm sofa seats 3. Lovely balconies. These old apt blocks carry noise, so take earplugs, I'm fussy & still slept well. Tiny improvements could be made, but overall fantastic value for money.