1543 W 8TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Downtown, LA

Downtown · Los Angeles, CA 90017

9 units

Current rent range

$1,692 – $4,554 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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1543 W 8TH ST

Los Angeles, CA 90017

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints16last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Downtown · March 2026

Studio

$1,990/mo

1 BR

$2,230/mo

2 BR

$2,810/mo

3 BR

$3,570/mo

4 BR

$3,960/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

November

Most expensive

August

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Potential savings: ~21% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Downtown

Studio

$1,990

$1,099 – $2,013

1 Bed

$2,400

$2,400

2 Bed

$2,810

$2,654 – $2,751

3 Bed

$3,441

$3,441

4 Bed

$3,960

$3,366 – $4,554

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Downtown

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Los Angeles

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,764

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.7%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

16 total

Graffiti Removal
7
Illegal Dumping Item Pickup
1
Illegal Dumping Pickup
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

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02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 10

The landlord.

AEUNION INC

Portfolio of 1 building

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

3.7

avg score / 5

B+

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowAEUNION INCOwner of record per HPD registration.

05 / 09

The landlord.

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Location & daily life.

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About this area.

Downtown · 90017

Neighborhood overview

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Rent trends in Downtown

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Downtown· 0.62 mi Westlake· 0.91 mi Downtown· 0.95 mi Downtown· 1.02 mi Downtown· 1.1 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: AEUNION INC

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

9 events

311MEDIUMJan 26, 2026
Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call
311MEDIUMFeb 21, 2025
Illegal Dumping Pickup — Call
311MEDIUMOct 9, 2020
Graffiti Removal
311MEDIUMSep 17, 2020
Graffiti Removal
311MEDIUMSep 5, 2020
Graffiti Removal
311MEDIUMJun 25, 2020
Graffiti Removal
311MEDIUMMay 29, 2020
Graffiti Removal
311MEDIUMMay 5, 2020
Graffiti Removal
311MEDIUMDec 10, 2019
Graffiti Removal

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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LA-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,692 – $2,289
28% aboveArea: $1,550
1 Bed
This building: $1,896 – $2,565
7% belowArea: $2,400
2 Bed
This building: $2,389 – $3,231
4% aboveArea: $2,703
3 Bed
This building: $3,035 – $4,106
4% aboveArea: $3,441
4+ Bed
This building: $3,366 – $4,554
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Neighborhood Vibe

The Financial District stretches along Figueroa with corporate towers, the Westin Bonaventure, and the Central Library. It empties out after business hours, but a growing roster of rooftop bars and hotel restaurants is adding evening energy.

Business DistrictHigh-RiseTransit HubUrbanQuiet Nights

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Union / 12th30-13196
0.5 mi10 min
Union / 12th30
0.5 mi10 min
Union / 12th30-13196
0.5 mi10 min
Union / 12th30
0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Esperanza ElementaryKG-5
0.2 mi3 min
John H. Liechty Middle6-8
0.2 mi4 min
Tenth Street Elementary1-5
0.3 mi6 min
Olympic Primary CenterKG
0.3 mi6 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Camino Nuevo Charter AcademyKG-8
0.2 mi5 min
Equitas Academy #3 CharterKG-4
0.4 mi7 min
N.e.w. Academy Of Science And ArtsKG-5
0.5 mi11 min

At a glance

Total units9

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Building record last updated 28 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.