The studio is very clean and reasonably spacious. The kitchen is very well equipped. Nothing beats having your own bedroom/kitchen/bathroom. I was worried about the homeless situation outside, but it's really nothing to worry about. I stayed here for 3 months and no one bothered me. You still have to be smart though. If you walk around with your purse hanging open, not paying attention, people are going to take advantage of you, just like anywhere in a city. Mind your business and you'll be fine. If you walk one block east or one block north you are almost completely out of the Tenderloin and into the hundreds of shops of Union Square. With that being said, this place is an extremely great value. If it bothers you, it can get noisy outside at times between the traffic and occasional yelling. The only thing I didn't like about my stay was the laundry situation. They have 2 washers and 2 dryers in the basement, but 1 washer and 1 dryer were broken most of the summer. That made getting laundry done take a little longer than usual. Other than that, the host is extremely responsive to any questions or concerns. I would definitely stay here again!