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217 E 8TH ST

Los Angeles, CA 90014

217 E 8TH ST is a prewar 1926 building, 77 units in Downtown, LA. Owned by URBAN FORESIGHT III LLC. Public records show 25 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 77 units (registered 1926).

A+
LucidIQ Score
217 E
8TH ST
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Downtown · 90014
Neighborhood overview
Downtown→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 90014
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average
Rent trends in Downtown
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Downtown· 0.39 miDowntown· 0.62 miDowntown· 0.89 miDowntown· 1.02 miDowntown· 1.21 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

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LA-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 24 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

217 E 8TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Downtown, LA

Downtown · Los Angeles, CA 90014
Built 192677 units
Current rent range
$1,920 – $5,000 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Downtown · 0 reviews
Rent-stabilized with 77 stabilized units; no open violations on file — but 25 311 complaints on record.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units77DHCR records
Building age100 ybuilt 1926
311 complaints25last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Downtown · March 2026

Studio
$3,460/mo
1 listing
Studio
$1,920/mo
1 listing
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
November
Most expensive
May
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$2,1603 listings
1 Bed$3,9805 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Downtown

Studio1 listing
$3,350
$3,350
$3k$3.4k$3.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Downtown
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
5%
asking, since ~'16

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

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
221102020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 25DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

25 total
  • Bulky Items
    7
  • Other
    2
  • Dead Animal Removal
    2
  • Item Pickups
    2
  • Illegal Dumping Item 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.

See all 0 HPD records
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities
FITNESS
  • Fitness Center
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Historic Flair
  • Controlled Access
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

URBAN FORESIGHT III LLC

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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Portfolio Grade
A9.6
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
4.8
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1926Building constructed77 units
  2. nowURBAN FORESIGHT III LLCOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

217 E 8TH ST · Downtown · 34.042° N, -118.252° W
38
Walk
20
Transit
32
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby9 min
6 schools nearby9 min
The neighborhood

Downtown

The heart of Downtown's Historic Core -- think Broadway theater marquees, Orpheum neon, and Spring Street galleries. This stretch has become one of LA's hottest dining corridors, and adaptive-reuse lofts fill the upper floors of century-old buildings.

1,036buildings tracked3.5avg LucidIQ$1,833median 1BR
9,273population$27kmedian income97%renters
HistoricFoodieNightlifeLoft LivingWalkable
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1926
Building constructed
77 units
1926
Rent stabilization on file
77 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: URBAN FORESIGHT III LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

14 events
  • 311MEDIUMMay 26, 2026

    Item Pickups — Call

  • 311MEDIUMMar 18, 2026

    Item Pickups — Call

  • 311MEDIUMJan 27, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMDec 10, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMDec 3, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMOct 14, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMOct 13, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMSep 16, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMSep 16, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMJun 24, 2020

    Dead Animal Removal

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,920 – $5,000
    3% aboveArea: $3,350
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $1,833
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $1,792
Compared to median rents in 90014

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The heart of Downtown's Historic Core -- think Broadway theater marquees, Orpheum neon, and Spring Street galleries. This stretch has become one of LA's hottest dining corridors, and adaptive-reuse lofts fill the upper floors of century-old buildings.

HistoricFoodieNightlifeLoft LivingWalkable

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 9 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • San Pedro / 11th51-13196
    0.4 mi9 min
  • San Pedro / 11th51
    0.4 mi9 min
  • San Pedro / 11th51-13196
    0.5 mi9 min
  • San Pedro / 11th51
    0.5 mi9 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Ninth Street ElementaryKG-5
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Central High9-12
    0.7 mi14 min
  • Tri-C Community Day7-12
    0.7 mi14 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Para Los Niños Middle6-8
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Jardin De La InfanciaKG-1
    0.8 mi15 min
  • Ednovate - Brio College Prep9-12
    0.8 mi17 min

At a glance

Year built1926
Total units77
RSO units77

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