The host Jefferson Fc responded pretty quickly on my first few emails (just about questions), then responded fast in time to my booking request, 2 nights (less than 24 hrs.).
He even suggested me to try out the place first before possibly renting for a longer term. Thank you Jefferson. His on-site manager, Alex, is super too, very friendly and helpful. Thank you too, Alex. This location is about less than 5-minute walk to
subway Gold Line - East LA bound (Little Toyko stop). For Gold Line - Pasadena bound, it is one stop from Little Toyko to Union Station where you can transfer to many different buses,subways,metrolink & Amtrak. The surrounding is pretty safe and clean. Less than 10-minute walk to Japanese Village Plaze where many eateries are there and a Japanese small supermarket there too.
The residence itself, with this price, is good for budget minders and those just looking for sleep staying. Dorm, basic style and restrm & bathrm clean enough (with this aged building). WiFi is on and off. The room #212 I stayed, is clean enough although the sheets/comfortables/pillows may looked aged. (then, again, please bear in mind, this is a really "budget" place). Thank you Jefferson for providing this budget place. Best wishes to you, your staff and all the travelers out there.