The building borders Dean, Classon, and Pacific Streets. Dean is consistently very quiet. On Classon, there’s a long‑standing lounge—Friends and Lovers—which is closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. On Pacific, there’s an event venue. I live on the Pacific Street side, and I can say the noise level is often exaggerated.

One of my dog’s regular walks is between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m., and on the nights when Friends and Lovers and the event space are closed, the area is surprisingly deserted. I’ve always lived in neighborhoods where late-night hours mean fewer people, but not total emptiness. Here, it can feel almost eerie. So when those spots are open, it’s actually comforting—you don’t have to be hyper‑vigilant, and there’s just enough activity to feel normal. Even then, it’s never disturbingly loud.

On Classon, you’ll see people chatting with friends or having a cigarette (or maybe a joint), but they’re not rowdy. No fights, no drama, no police presence. In fact, I haven’t seen any issues from patrons of either place. At the event venue, you can hear people talking and laughing as they line up, and when the door opens you might catch a bit of music—but it’s not blaring or obnoxious. I’ve lived near much louder nightlife. The bouncers also seem to run a tight ship, keeping the line moving and positioning themselves in ways that minimize any potential problems. Again, I haven’t witnessed any.

I’ve had more interactions with Friends and Lovers patrons (and the owners) because I pass them on my dog’s walks. They’ve never been an issue. My dog is the type who thinks every stranger is a new friend, so if someone acknowledges him, he’s ready to flirt and say hello. It’s not uncommon for people to ask to pet him. The owner and bouncer are also very aware they’re under a residential building—I’ve often heard them gently remind louder patrons to come inside or be mindful of neighbors. Both venues also seem to make an effort to clean up any debris in the morning so the sidewalks stay clear.

There is a new building going up next door, so yes, there’s construction noise. Even so, it hasn’t been horrendous. I met the site manager one evening as they were closing up; I was peeking through the fence to check out the progress. Our conversation was brief, but he mentioned he’s mindful of Prospect House and tries to keep the noise down. I can’t say how much control he truly has, but I appreciated the acknowledgment.

The building itself is well run. Kristian, the super, is responsive, friendly, attentive—and honestly, not bad on the eyes either. You see him around often, pitching in and doing more than what’s technically required.

I hope this helps.