I applaud efforts to transform downtown LA into a vibrant community and this unit seems part of that urban movement. An area of the city that used to be derelict now has cafes and nightclubs. It reminds me a bit of my home city of San Francisco's SOMA neighborhood. But not the "hip" Mission with its tons of restaurants and music spots. My wife and I stayed overnight on a Saturday and walking outside at 11pm revealed lots of young people lined up at several venues. That's the good news. The bad news is that it is not really within close walking distance of the cultural complex of Disney Hall or the LA Contemporary or Grand Central Market. And the parking situation is undesirable, and this is coming from someone familiar with the horrors of San Francisco. The garage for the apt is a half-block away, but the instructions and the procedures for the parking permit are convoluted. Worst, the elevator for the structure was non-functioning, resulting in our walking up and down seven flights of stairs. If you stay here, avoid having a rental car. We wanted one to drive out to the Getty and to an opera at a warehouse on the edge of downtown, but you would be better off taking Lyfts and avoiding the parking garage hassle. As for the apt itself, it is I guess what you would call modern urban chic. The retro conversion retained a cool brick wall from the previous incarnation of the old building structure. HIgh ceilings The living room-dining area is an open arrangement, with a comfortable couch. Good lighting. The bathroom has rather quirky small pebble-ish flalt black tiles which are not exactly uncomfortable to walk on, but not smooth, either. There is a walk in closet off the bedroom so large, that if it were in San Francisco, would itself rent for $1000 a month. The bed was extremely comfortable - extra points for that. The pillows were fluffy. In contrast, the rug at the foot of the bed was so ratty (along with its rubber mat backing) that we had to move it out of the way during our stay. So, overall, I have mixed feelings about the unit. I think that it will become an even better place to stay once the neighborhood becomes more interesting, and when the subway system expands.