I had a family reunion at Garen's place last week. It was great. The apartment is super clean and comfortable. The building is kind of old but inside the unit is very well-renovated. The area is also an old area and we got a chance to see the Sunday market in the neighborhood with so many fresh fruits and vegs.
You need exactly 7 minutes walking to reach Istiklal Street which is great. The only thing is that the way is little bit hilly, we didn't face any problem but you might want to consider it if you are traveling with children or elderly people.
Garen is such a nice, responsive and friendly host which never says no to anything! I really really thank him for his hospitality and I hope to see him again soon :-)