Tatiana was a great host and we enjoyed great teatime conversations. The apartment itself was very spacious and with an independent entrance so I did not need bothering her at odd hours. Great, sunny garden in the back. The neighborhood is perfect to reach northern LA / Pasadena and one of the most interesting in the city itself, a quiet paradise for independent artists, young families, and old-timers. A bit like my town of Somerville, MA.