Lidia was easy to communicate with and accommodating. The apartment had been recently remodeled and was a good size for adults traveling together. There is an elevator to the apartment and only a few stairs to get to the elevator. It is not too far from Taksim Square and there is a metro there. There is a small, narrow, steep road to get down to the building from the square that taxis don't like to go down ( it was challenging to get taxis generally during our visit), so plan on the walk up to the main street on cobblestone road. We felt safe in the neighborhood. The security guards, especially the day guard, were nice and helpful.