We had a great stay here. The apartment was clean & comfortable (especially the mattress), and the hosts were quick to respond and offer guidance for our stay.
It appears that the neighborhood has recently been going thru a gentrification phase, which has resulted in a number of great food options within walking distance. However, most of them are not open late night. That being said we at no point found the neighborhood "scary" or a lack of friendly faces on the streets.
We will definitely look into booking this location again, when we return to the area.