The place was fine. The area can be a bit dodgy heading east. However, the area is being gentrified so there are some up and coming spots as well. The kitchen in the apartment only has basic amenities. No dishwasher. There were only two pans and a pot when we were there, so it is hard to cook for a family of four.
The two largest complaints are the brightness and the loudness of the main bedroom. There are curtains only on one window and blinds on the other which did not do a good job of keeping out the light from the lamppost outside.
Also, it was LOUD. You can hear everything going on outside. including all the people walking home from the bars. The good news for early risers, is that a deliver truck comes around 4:00 in the morning so you don't need an alarm clock. Additionally, the apartment is on top of a butcher, so if you are home during the day, you can hear him chopping meat the entire time.
That being said, the apartment is close to the Tube station and is central enough to travel all over London in a short amount of time. It is walking distance from The Tower of London, the Tower Bridge and the Sky Garden.
The apartment itself is comfortable and modern looking. It is a bit small, but that is to be expected for a central London apartment.