I lived in an apartment for three months at the intersection of Calle Jesús and Calle Huertas.

No problems.

We also used the Antón Martín metro a lot.

No problems.

In April, we stayed closer to Sol at Hostal Adriano .

No problems.

I am curious why you want to avoid Sol or Gran Vía.

Now Lavapies I can understand.

Buena suerte