Yavuz was there everyday to answer our questions. He moved us down a flight because I asked and there was no lift as I am considered elderly! It was clean with air conditioning and all the essentials to prepare small meals.

The neighborhood is working poor but a great cross section of Istanbul. It is not for people who prefer resorts but for people who want to stay where people live and work...as shoes, belts etc. were being made in flats in the neighborhood. The hills are narrow, steep but doable and very much alive. Close to great public transportation.