I've lived in this building for about 6 years and love my apartment and the building. Pros: Historic, charming, architecturally beautiful and interesting; convenient to subway, Wilshire Blvd. and the 10 Freeway. Cons: no air conditioning, original casement windows which are a little drafty in the winder; the penthouse and lobby are used for all sorts of film projects, commercials, etc. so there are film crews in the building on the average of once a month and filming sometimes goes on into early morning hours; no on-site parking; and some office staff can be less than efficient. Maintenance has never been a problem for me but some of my neighbors have suffered less than stellar service. The neighborhood is very ethnically mixed and there are lots of children on our block which can be noisy in the spring and summer months. Lots of residents have dogs but the building is very solidly built and apartment noises are virtually non-existent (except through windows if facing the courtyards). We recently had all the washers/dryers replaced and the hallways and floors are repainted and cleaned regularly. The building is historic and is subject to an unusual rental tax which amounts to about $25 per yer. Downtown LA is 15 minutes away and there are many restaurants in and around the neighborhood ranging from fast food to 4 star.

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