This place was amazing for the balcony! We spent most of our time there people watching. We saw crows eating out of the dumpsters in the alley, one seagull guarding a pole forever, a man sweeping the alley with more care than I've ever seen anyone sweep before, men peeing on two separate occasions, a few drunks stumbling around, and what I would have to estimate as.... hundreds... of cars being towed. It was great. It is fairy loud and bright so maybe not the best for light sleepers, but the location is awesome and very secure.