This building is covered by LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Annual rent increases are capped at 3% (effective Feb 2026).
Built 1923 — pre-Oct 1978 with 2+ units
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Compared to median rents in 90017, Downtown
71
Cited
71
Cleared
0
Outstanding
vs. Neighborhood
17% below median
Best Time to Move
Cheapest: October
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Below neighborhood average
Potential savings: ~62% by timing your move
11 questions answered
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 ranges from $1,692 to $2,289 per month, with a median of $1,990.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 ranges from $1,896 to $2,565 per month, with a median of $2,230.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 ranges from $2,389 to $3,231 per month, with a median of $2,810.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 ranges from $3,035 to $4,106 per month, with a median of $3,570.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 ranges from $3,366 to $4,554 per month, with a median of $3,960.
Yes, 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 is RSO (Rent Stabilization Ordinance) with 23 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.6 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 has 123 housing violations and 3 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
There are 5 schools near 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017, including 2 charter schools, 3 public schools. Nearby schools include Equitas Academy #3 Charter (16 min walk), Ednovate - Brio College Prep (16 min walk), Olympic Primary Center (14 min walk), Tenth Street Elementary (15 min walk), John H. Liechty Middle (5 min walk).
The 90017 zip code where 438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 is located has 1,388 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90017 for a full breakdown by crime type.
438 UNION DR, Los Angeles, CA 90017 was built in 1923, contains 23 total units.