This is in a convenient part of town - walking distance from Backbay Amtrak station and the Arlington T-station. The window AC/heat works but a little flakey at times (not critical). The mgmt. company is very prompt and responsive.
It is an old building, but, we felt safe...just the walk on the street in front of the house from station seemed a little desolate. Also, there is an interstate and train line in front of the house, but, the noise was minimal and ddin't bother us.