The woman who manages the building was very sweet and helpful. The neighborhood is lively and somewhat loud at night, but that's to be expected. The street is located just off a major heavy traffic area with lots of little stores and quick dinners. The location is very close to the Children's Museum and Botanical Gardens. VERY close to the subway. As a woman traveling alone with my small child I felt a little nervous in the neighborhood, but that's probably because I'm from rural Iowa. There was a car broken into right outside the apartment during my stay, which added to my concern. However, all the people I encountered were very nice and helpful.
The shared bathroom was very clean. The apartment had bottled water, coffee, and all the utensils needed. My only issue was the room had a strong smell. Maybe that's just my nose - I have a super strong sense of smell. I liked being able to open the windows during the day and experience the neighborhood. The room had nice shades to block out the sun when/if you want that. Also, had TV which was nice for my son. It was a great stay.