The apartment was very nice and it is located as close to communications as described by Kate. Fantastic view of London (be prepared for the four stories climb of stairs, a bit testing after walking the streets of London for hours but totally worth it). The underground and overground is nearby and if you want you can ride a bus from Hackney Road through the city to Waterloo. The market on Broadway on Saturdays and the flower market on Columbia Road on Sundays are quite close by and worth visiting.