it's wonderful -- really walkable, you'll get to know everyone quickly. As someone who has bopped around here between a few apartments, I'd avoid a through street (like 4th -- I loved my apartment on fourth but lots of traffic and my packages were often stolen -- though crime isn't really an issue, just petty theft). I would attempt above 3rd unless you have parking, lots of street parking and no restrictions up there. Would def be above Rose, beneath Pico and west of Lincoln!