I was there for two months and i had a very good experience at Richard's. The house is a nice typical shotgun and the district has an emerging local life.Richard is very easygoing and has nice conversations.
The place is four blocks from the streetcar which connects with French Quarter (short ride). It is a nice ride to go to City Park, Up Town and French Quarter by bicycle.
The area is safe, though there aren't stores or restaurants in the street.
I would come back to Richard's.