Clean and serves its purpose well, building is charming and location is really good for transit and shop access. The trade off is there can be some not insignificant habitation noises, as would be expected of an older building, but people take good care to respect the noise level. Alex is a super friendly host!
If you need a breather from Downtown or the soon to be Jack London Distillery district and its distinct character (which, by the way, if it makes you nervous, I stayed alone and was walking back alone at midnight every night; you'll be fine), the 51a bus stops pretty much on the corner; head down to the area around 40th St and Broadway for some good eats (especially visit Umami Mart)