I live in a neighbouring block.
Pros:-
I'd buy facing the canal if I could for the view. There may be gurriers along the canal late at night though but I'd still buy for the view.
Cons:-
Parking will definitely be a problem. At the moment cars park on every scrap of pavement resulting in little or no room for walkers. As it is, sometimes the regular Dublin Bus cannot get by and we've seen situations where exasperated Dub Bus drivers honk their horn until an owner notices the sound and moves their car (very annoying on a Saturday night about 10pm a few weeks back - honking went on for about 25-30 mins; but it must have been worse for the bus-passengers!!!)
Car beak-ins when parked on roadsides. I've seen two/three over past few months.