Ricardo' place was quite compact & functional. There are 2 levels for the 2 bedrooms with the bathroom, living/dining rooms on a middle level. The lower bedroom requires anyone tall to duck down going down the stairs & does not have a window. Both bedrooms have plenty of cupboard & hanging space. It is set in a secure building which has a central courtyard, located on the flatter end of the street.
Apartment is centrally located, near Lavapies Metro station as well as restaurants/cafes, clothing shops, grocery stores and small convenience stores. It is walking distance to the Prado & Reina Sofia Museums.
We were able to check in early with Ricardo's wife who showed us around the apartment and the convenience store on the corner as not much else was open on Xmas day. She only speaks Spanish, but had Google Translator ready. Ricardo provided specific instructions on getting to the apartment from the airport, which made it easy.