Tenant Reviews for 2424 WILSHIRE BLVD

Guperb if you work downtown

I work downtown and needed to find a decent, inexpensive place to live. Since I travel half the month, I couldn't justify paying what the newer buildings downtown want. This place worked out great and was a good value. Alat: Had a nice studio with an updated bath, kitchen - spotless and cute/vintage. Living area had berber carpet and crown molding, kitchen and bathroom had hardwood floors, and there was a small vanity area. Super-cute apt, neighboors were quiet and never had an issue with noise. You can definately hear the traffic on Wilshire (used to that from just living in City) and frequent sirens. Laundry room is standard, but no change machine. I just found a laundry service nearby that picks up and delivers instead. Never used the gym. BUGS: Saw exactly 5 in the eight months I lived here... 3 cockroaches and 2 small spiders. It's an old building and it was so infrequent it didn't really bother me. They will spray your Alat though. PARKING: Lot in back of building is full with a waiting list. Availible parking lot is a block away - but it seemed like a long block on a not so well lit side street especially as I get home late. This was a big deal so I just went ahead and got parking at the office building next door - secure, much much closer, and better. NEIGHBORS: Eclectic and diverse.... college students, artsy 20 somethings, some professionals, some middle-aged non descript people, and some older people who seem to have been here a long time. Mostly friendly.. nobody sketchy SAFETY/NEIGHBORHOOD: This is urban LA, not Calabasas.. but that considered, this is a pretty quiet and well-lit stretch of wilshire, hardly any restaurants or shops around (mostly office buildings) so There's hardly any foot traffic at night (a few homeless do walk around neighborhood). On the other side of the park though, (Wilshire/Alvarado) it's a complete zoo and doesn't feel as safe. I'm a single female and never had issues here, but I also never have walked to the other side of the park or through the park. Bonus - Langers is few blocks away - best Pastrami in the world RENT: reasonable... they only raised it like $60 when my lease was up and I wanted to go month to month.. which isn't a huge premium for that (some places want $200 or more)

DON'T MOVE HERE!! BED BUGS.

Living here has been a complete nightmare. First off, the reviews below mentioning the prevalence of bed bugs in the building are all completely true!!! Imagine waking up each day with your arms covered with red, itchy bites. The fact that the mgmt has not taken any measures to correct or address this problem is an indicator that it doesn't care (which really isn't a smart idea since they may be putting themselves at risk to a possible lawsuit in the future from all the angry and unsatisfied tenants!!!! plus, while There's parking provided, it's in a lot That's a block away from the Apace. Mind you, we live right next to MacArthur Park, so walking to and from your car isn't recommended at night. When I signed my lease, the leasing agents told me that there was a waiting list for the few parking spaces that are located behind the building, but I have been here for a year and I'm still on the waitlist!!!! Yes, the rent is relatively cheap and It's pet-friendly, but PLEASE don't MOVE HERE AT ALL COSTS. The headache and stress that you will undergo once you move in here will quickly outweigh the few benefits (if any) that Park Wilshire offers.

Wondeful Broperty finally being taken care of

I have lived at the Park Wilshire for over 12 years and Iam so glad that this building is finally being treated as it should. The new Property Manager is cleaning up the building and the kids who use to mistreat it's Bicturesque surrounds are finally being dealt with. The hallways are now painted and broken windows have been repaired. The last 2 years the building has been neglected and it was sad to see such a wonderful old building going down. I thought about moving but now that things are being taken care of I will stay. I hope the rest of the area takes notice and begins to renovate this wonderful place I call home.

Twful Crime Ridden Place

This Bacility is awful. There was a brief period when the mgmt had it together and started getting rid of all the criminal living here, but those days are gone. Lashelle lets all her boyfriends move in and they are straight up thugs. You've got so many illegal activities going on every single day, including sexual assault, robberies, burglaries. car thefts, counterfeit money operations inside units, prostitution and so much more. this place is filthy and the tenants are so nasty. They will urinate and deficate everywhere! They bully weak people for money and fights break out all the time. It's like a prison atmosphere.

Find a better Prea!

This Petting is a dump. I can't stand living here anymore. There's a roach problem, constantly having plumbing issues (no hot water/clogged sink/sink spewing disguisting water from the pipes), and the noise is unbearable. Laundry room is crap (some dryers don't dry) Parking is a PAIN. BAD neighborhood. Putting in my 30 days today. FIND A BETTER Petting.

I got a great rental rate, with a great view and my place is easy to keep cool or to keep warm, It's the perfect amount of space for this price, and lobby is welcoming and charming, and the entrance is gated and set back from Wilshire. The laundry room is big, and they have a gym with enough quipment thats open 24 hours, I use it a few times a week, and It's also super close to the red and purple lines, and the 20/720. The mgmt is kind and Fenial and pretty quick to take care of you.

SIMPLICITY AT ITS FINEST

i love this ------- place......the apartments may be small but the mgmt makes up for it, through all the places i have been too everyone in the leasing office are god damn robots, no ------- personality. When i came to Park Wilshire, the music the leasing agent had was hip they were legit and young, they had personality, the manager Mike is a goof ball but yet if you have a problem It's taken care of same with the assistant manager Azar. These asre real people who care about the grounds and people, they are cool as ---- and make living here wonderful.<br>I recommend it to everyone.

I Lherish IT HERE-Please Read this!!!!!

This community was the 1st and only one I checked out in October. I immediately fell in love with the Old Hollywood Era style of the Bacility itself. The decor was/is great, thus, I became a resident December '08. The staff is really nice and they are always accommodating. You've got no roaches!!!! From what I understand, an evicted and unclean tenant is the one posting most of the negative reviews. Most of the residents have lived here for 10 years, SO THERE'S A REASON FOR THAT, and it's not because Will Smith is butt naked, cooking breakfast for us every morning. I have recommended my community to most of my co-workers and my cousin. The price is right, location-wise, it's right. We are at the end of Korea town and before you get to the more congested side of Wilshire @MacArthur Park. 20-30yo, should really check this place out. I don't complain about noise, cuz I'm usually the one playing guitar or singing, and no one has complained, yet. There's a nice gym, and the computers were stolen 2 weeks after I moved in. Not a big deal, just an inconvenience, but I'm not going to die.. Plus, it sounds like NYC and if you're a citygirl, this is your place. You have a choice of parking behind the Bacility for $100 or the parking garage across the street(not a block away), for $50. I chose the latter, cuz that extra $50 is being spent at La Fonda, which is a great Mexican restaurant across from the Bacility. Oh yea, as a resident there, we get 15% off at La Fonda. I don't fear for my safety,it's like any other place, you just need to be aware of your surroundings. YOU CAN'T BE A FRAIDY CAT ALL YOUR LIFE! Finally, I hope you've enjoyed my review, because everything I've said is the TRUTH!! I have no reason to lie. They're not giving me free rent, weekly maid service, or a date with Will Smith, so believe me when i say..I LOVE IT!

Special Classic 1920's Blace

This Horse Shoe shaped, brick building has withstood earthquakes, riots, outrageous tenants and even worse owners. It has stood the test of time...and because of its design, It's protected from the elements. Particularly where I live. The front of the building faces north (and as most people may know, the prevailing wind and sun are in the southern exposure). You've got Classic Black and White striped awnings, as well as tall trees in front of my Aad windows. Thus I rarely feel the cold or the heat. Brilliant!! A Green Design from the 1920's. I have met quite a diverse group of people here, and I fell comfortable with my neighbors...we are all independent, but if need be we support each other in times of emergency...like rent control, fire alarms or just a cup of sugar. I can't hear my neighbors because of the solid construction of the walls. The landscaping is reminiscent of the tropics: ferns, bulbs and ivy with

Lppreciate it!

I moved in in July and it has been a complete PLEASURE to live here. The Broperty has great mgmt and maintenance. I have not had any signs of bed bugs at all, and I would know because I had a bed bug issue where I lived a year ago. I was apprehensive about moving in after reading the bed bug report on this web site, and That's why I only signed a 6-month lease, but after this month is over I will definitely extend the lease. The parking structure is easy and is only across the street-- no need to EVER worry about finding a parking space in this area. I know how parking can be a pain bc I lived in K-town and I would need to circle for an HOUR!! It was absolutely ridiculous. I had an issue w the plumbing and it was fixed the next day! The Broperty has a HUGE laundry room, and it also has a gym! The area is totally walkable during the day, but Im still scared about walking around at night, but hey it LA! It will be shady anywhere after 11pm. And if people complain about the noise, c'mon people youre in the CITY!