Well first off, you really can't beat the value of this location. As a single female traveller, the 2 apartment-mates who reside here are nice and respectful. I felt like they made an effort to keep the noise down when using the common spaces during the morning and night. Someone consistently takes out the garbage and clears the dry dishes from the dish rack.
I took the subway everywhere and did not have any problems walking around this neighborhood, morning and night. Safety was not a problem for me at all!
Throughout my stay Joshua was very attentive in checking in if I needed anything and responding to messages. On my last day, my flight got delayed by 3 hours. Joshua graciously allowed me to hang around the apartment for a couple hours after checkout time. Thanks!
However, there were a couple of downsides. I stayed here during early December and the room was too hot. Despite keeping the radiator off and leaving the window open throughout the day and night, some nights the air felt a bit stifling. On top of that, there is construction going on next door, so bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper. I used ear plugs the first few nights, but eventually got used to the construction noises during the latter half of my stay. Finally, the tub was kinda grime-y but you get what you pay for I guess. I definitely would no say this place is extremely clean like what the other reviewers have said.
All-in-all Joshua is very kind, attentive, and responsive, the apartment-mates are kinda and quiet, you can't beat the value, and the neighborhood is safer than you would think. However, if you are a germaphobe I would not stay here.