An ideal place to stay in Silver Lake. Very private, very quiet. Just the right distance -- five or so blocks -- from Sunset Boulevard.
While parking requires some concentration, especially for driving challenged New Yorkers, it was certainly manageable.
A word of advice: look carefully at the parking rules on the side streets. We got a ticket there because we didn't notice that you needed a permit, even for a short time.
All in all, a great base for exploring LA.