Very cool spot. For those new to Portland it is pretty far away from some of the more mainstream sights of the city. However, the neighborhood has a lot to offer! The unit itself is clean and neat. You can hear some footsteps from the unit upstairs, but I wouldn't say that it was a big deal. If you're concerned about street noise it's not a big deal. The Alberta district actually closes down pretty early, at least when we were there.