PROS:
Garen is amazing, and he was very helpful. I liked him a lot. If we had a problem, he was very quick it fix it.The apartment was very clean, and very well maintained, modern. Everything is new. It is very close (5 min) to Taksim and maybe 15 min from metro. The Sunday market is right outside the building which makes for an awesome experience. There are also a few churches nearby serving the community. It definitely has a diverse and eclectic feel to the community. I would have given 5 stars if it all ended there, but there are some cons that should be considered, especially if you're female or have a family with kids.
CONS:
The apartment is nice, but the building is pretty old (read, don't be there in an earthquake). The neighborhood was poorer, lots of refugees, and very, very loud at night. If you stick to the main street, you shouldn't have a problem, but don't wander too far. I never slept 1 night through in 40 days. The neighbors in the building talked loudly and fought until 4am almost every night. I mean they really fought. Kids in the middle of the night walking on the street screaming 'Anne' (Mom!). Like who let's their kids do that, on the street, by themselves, at 1am?
Safety-wise, I would not recommend this to a single lady, However, for men who can take care of themselves, it's a well-located place. I never had a problem in the 40 days I stayed there, but being a strong single man, I still wouldn't walk to the place alone after 12am.