Joe’s place is great for one or two people looking to be out and about on the town for an affordable place. Its a nice small apt (not bigger than a studio) in an older home. It is right next to a transit station, few bars, and some good Ethiopian restaurants (I tried Ghebre’s) you can hear people shout while passing through at night but that was the exception out of the generally quiet neighborhood. Neighbors are present but I barely heard anyone.
I was able to watch a movie and do some light cooking while I was there. And the heating was decent (not controlled, so a sweater or a blanket is recommended while lounging). So if your looking for a decent place to crash while your mostly out and about, this is the place.
Also Midway Books just around the corner was really cool.