My stay at Ryan's house was overall a good experience. The house was very cool to look at and explore. During my stay it was still under construction. There wasn't any noise but it was obvious work was being done. The neighborhood wasn't great but not terrible either. I felt safe in the house but I would not recommend exploring the area on your own. I also would not recommend bringing small children.
He had a great setup with snacks and coffee and the environment was a very welcoming one. Ryan's place is a great low cost alternative while visiting Chicago.