i was looking for an affordable place to check out LA and found it here. saw some other reviews about dogs barking, and yeah, they're in the hood. but it never reached a point where I was really bothered, and I was there a month. You're under their living space, so you're going to hear a little kid running around, usually at 8 AM. I am an early riser and used it as my alarm clock. lol. but wearing ear plugs i slept through it OK. Really nice view from the back patio. very safe, nice neighbors I chatted with and there's one cool local LA dive bar a ten minute walk away. Locationally, you're close to downtown, li'l tokyo and Chinatown. that was cool and you can even take the train if you like. but, if you plan to party in hollywood lots, or spend time in santa monica, prepare yourself for some real uber bills or driving time.