This is a great place, the house has some interesting history that the property owner might fill you in on. The neighborhood does have a bad reputation but we found that the neighbors all seemed very friendly and we did not feel uncomfortable there. The streets and sidewalks aren't in the greatest shape, probably because this side of the city was terribly flooded from Katrina. I would not walk around at night alone anywhere in New Orleans, and not in this neighborhood either FYI. There is lots of crime in the city so just be smart.
The apartment was clean, beds were comfy and the fact that it was in the basement was perfect so the sun won't wake you up first thing in the morning!