There is a steady stream of traffic noise since the apartment is right below a freeway exit. The building is also immediately surrounded by commercially zoned industry/manufacturing businesses that put off noises through the day and night. This apartment is directly next door to a factory that works with plastics, workers take smoke breaks and lounge nearby. The apartment itself is thoughtfully decorated with art and well placed amenities, however the couch has seen better days. The layout is a reclaimed commercial loft with a cool split-level design. The neighborhood is close to downtown/Brown and other more residential areas. Beautiful but a bit noisy for my taste.