I enjoyed my stay at Gidon's place. Everything was very clean and it had everything I needed for my time there. The location is fantastic if you're there to visit Hollywood (walking distance to the Walk of Fame and Sunset Blvd), the Sunset Strip, Melrose, Universal, etc. I'm an LA native practically though, so I was just happy to have a place near my friends.
The communication was clear and I was able to get into the apartment without any issue.
This part of Hollywood is a bit sketchy, but I noticed there were several security guards posted in the 2 block radius around the apartment, probably because the building is right next to the Musician's Institute, with students from all around the globe so they want to maintain a secure environment.
This is an older building, so there are many layers of paint on the walls. However, the elevator works, the a/c works, the cable TV is great, and the kitchen and bathroom of the apartment have been remodeled with new tile and upgraded fixtures. The lobby has a nice artistic bohemian feel to it. The bed was a bit low to the ground for me, but I'm 6'5", so that's just me.
Overall, a great place for the value.