I hadn't spent much time in Nopa, but I really liked the neighborhood. This apartment is in a quiet, residential area but not too far from Divisadero. Ding is a very attentive host. Try to read the House Manual when you arrive, just so you know what's expected of you as a guest (it's very reasonable). The only thing I did not realize from the listing before moving in was that the apartment does not have standard heating but space heaters in every bedroom and the kitchen.