I am from Seattle and used to live about a mile up the hill from the condo. This particular street doesn't have much light in the evening but it's safe. You are right by the conference center and just a few blocks to downtown and the market down the hill and up this hill is Capital hill which has the Seattle urban vibe unique restaurants, shopping and access to the link train. DO NOT miss the Starbucks reserve just two blocks up. You will see the progress of how they make, package and ship coffee and an amazing restaurant. It's an experience