The first two things you will read about this listing is “Quiet street, back yard”. These are both FALSE. First and foremost, there is NO backyard or front yard. There is construction, complete with bulldozers and a porter potty for the foreseeable future. There is a piece of plywood going from the sidewalk to the house because there is a hole that stretches from the front yard, all the way to the backyard. Helen warned me of construction before I came but after I had already booked/paid for my long-stay trip. The neighborhood is anything but quiet. Loud neighbors, constant helicopters. She actually had a piece of paper that already had the dispatch number on it with directions because this was a reoccurring issue. When you look at the map via Airbnb, you will see the house is located in the Jefferson Park area off of Western, which is best known for its prostitution (check out the article “Prostitution Along Western” via The Neighborhood News Online). Also, you can use The LA Times website (under the “Local” tab) to keep up to date with the neighborhood’s constant crime. Helen gladly provided a parking permit, but I had a hard time finding parking after 10pm. Some nights, I’ve had to park 3 blocks away and walk and I personally did not feel safe in that neighborhood. The communication with Helen was contradictory and difficult. I HIGHLY recommend NOT communicating outside of the Airbnb app. If you communicate outside of the app, keep dated screenshots. I would like to thank Airbnb customer support for their help with getting me a refund for my remaining time. Proceed with caution when booking. Ask LOTS of detailed questions BEFORE booking. You have the ability to message the host before booking and I suggest asking for current pictures of the front and backyard if that has an impact to your decision making when looking for a place to stay in Los Angeles.