I didn't meet Ciwan but his brother was there to meet me and help me get settled in. I arrived somewhat late and hadn't eaten, so he kindly shared some food with me! I appreciated his hospitality very much. Though there was a language barrier (Ciwan speaks English, but his brother only knows some basic words), Ciwan's brother was very patient and communication was still easy and clear thanks to Google. The location is not bad, a short walk to Taksim Square where it's convenient to get on the airport bus, metro, tram, or funicular. It's a quiet and safe neighborhood, and the apartment is well equipped with everything you need.