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503 S UNION DR

Los Angeles, CA 90017

503 S UNION DR is a prewar 1924 building, 36 units in Downtown, LA. Owned by 503 UNION MH LLC. Public records show 171 open violations, 146 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 36 units (registered 1924).

B+
LucidIQ Score
503 S
UNION DR
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  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
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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 · 90017
Neighborhood overview
Downtown→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 90017
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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· 0.62 miWestlake· 0.91 miDowntown· 0.95 miDowntown· 1.02 miDowntown· 1.1 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.

503 S UNION DR — Rent Intelligence for Downtown, LA

Downtown · Los Angeles, CA 90017
Built 192436 units
Current rent range
$1,495 – $1,495 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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171 open violations across 36 units (4.8/unit); 146 311 complaints on record — but rent-stabilized with 36 stabilized units.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations171last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units36DHCR records
Building age102 ybuilt 1924
311 complaints146last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Downtown · March 2026

Studio
$1,495/mo
1 listing
Studio
$1,495/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
August
JFMAMJJASOND

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Downtown

Studio1 listing
$1,495
$1,099 – $2,013
$750$1.6k$2.5k
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

Improving
864202019202020212022202320242025
HPD Violations 171311 Complaints 146DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

171 total
  • All HPD violations
    171

311Top Complaints

146 total
  • Graffiti Removal
    53
  • Bulky Items
    17
  • Illegal Dumping Pickup
    8
  • Dead Animal Removal
    2
  • Electronic Waste
    2

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 171 HPD records
04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

2 amenities
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Hardwood Flooring
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

503 UNION MH 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
B+7.4
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.7
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1924Building constructed36 units
  2. now503 UNION MH LLCOwner of record per HPD registration.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

503 S UNION DR · Downtown · 34.058° N, -118.268° W
42
Walk
20
Transit
36
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby12 min
7 schools nearby5 min
The neighborhood

Downtown

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.

2,337buildings tracked3.7avg LucidIQ$2,400median 1BR
28,754population$47kmedian income95%renters
Business DistrictHigh-RiseTransit HubUrbanQuiet Nights
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1924
Building constructed
36 units · class Multi-Family Residence
1924
Rent stabilization on file
36 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 503 UNION MH LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 28, 2025

    Graffiti Removal — Driver Self Report

  • 311MEDIUMApr 18, 2025

    Graffiti Removal — Driver Self Report

  • 311MEDIUMMar 25, 2025

    Graffiti Removal — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMMar 25, 2025

    Bulky Items — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMMar 18, 2025

    Graffiti Removal — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMMar 18, 2025

    Bulky Items — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMMar 12, 2025

    Electronic Waste — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMMar 5, 2025

    Electronic Waste — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMMar 5, 2025

    Bulky Items — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 26, 2025

    Graffiti Removal — Mobile App

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,495 – $1,495
    4% belowArea: $1,550
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,400
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,703
  • 3 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,441
Compared to median rents in 90017

Review Summary

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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

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 12 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 8th / Garland66-13196
    0.6 mi12 min
  • 8th / Garland66
    0.6 mi12 min
  • 8th / Garland66-13196
    0.6 mi12 min
  • 8th / Garland66
    0.6 mi12 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • John H. Liechty Middle6-8
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Leadership & Public Service Virtual AcademyKG-12
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Esperanza ElementaryKG-5
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Gratts Learning Academy For Young Scholars (glays)KG-5
    0.3 mi7 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • N.e.w. Academy Of Science And ArtsKG-5
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Camino Nuevo Charter AcademyKG-8
    0.3 mi7 min
  • Los Angeles Academy Of Arts And Enterprise6-12
    0.4 mi8 min

At a glance

Year built1924
Total units36
RSO units36
ClassMulti-Family Residence

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