So I always like to write the kind of review that I would find helpful when selecting a place, so I list out pros & cons - thus allowing people to decide for themselves what is an issue or not.
PROS
- very cool space & lots of it
- lots of natural light from the many windows & skylights
- central(ish) location
- off street parking literally right outside the front door (which is a major pro in LA)
- great workspace, with enough room for two people, which was ideal for me as I was working remotely during my stay
- solid wifi
- even though it was weirdly warm for Feb (got up to 80 during the day) it stayed nice and cool inside (likely due to all the concrete)
- nice lounge area with a comfy couch and a TV with Netflix, so a good place to chill at the end of a busy day.
CONS
- pretty noisy since there does not seem to be a lot of sound insulation and as the garage it is literally right on the street so anyone driving or walking by sounded like they were practically inside. Also it is just off Glendale Blvd, which is busy pretty much 24/7, so you get some traffic noise from there as well.
- one of the neighbors regularly idled his very noisy diesel truck right outside, once actually in the driveway by the front door and pumped fumes in under the door. the best way to avoid this is to park your car in front of the garage door where the front door is located.
- the dog across the street was in the front yard all day and barked at everything and everyone that went past.
- not a great shower. The water pressure was very low and the shower head mounted really high so it felt like showering under a trickle of water.
- super soft bed, which may actually be a pro for some, but as a stomach sleeper it was brutal on my back.
Overall, I would say it's a good but not great option.