Tenant Reviews for 6200 W 3RD ST

Decent enough.

I've read through past comments with interest. None of my remarks apply to the towers; I've never lived in one. I've been in PLB for 23 years, first in a 2-bd garden apt., then 3-bd., and I'm not from mgmt.<br><br>But if it's helpful to anyone:<br><br>1. Parking is indeed a problem, but It's outside the neighborhood as well. PLB was built in the 1940s when folks had only one car. PLB mgmt can't keep up with current demand for spaces, apparently. We find parking if we're home by 6pm. We rent a second space for our other car, which we use if we have to go anywhere at night. That's the reality of the place. And yes, they have recurrent problems maintaining the gates.<br><br>2. Our place is quiet---solid walls and floors. We never hear our neighbors unless it's through the windows, and they're mostly absent or quiet. On rare occasions when neighbors have a party and forget it's 2am, they're polite about toning it down when we ask. Frankly, the neighborliness of our courtyard is one of its big pluses.<br><br>3. Landscaping looks a lot better than it did twenty years ago, and residents can often have their own gardens, which is a big plus for me.<br><br>4. Personally I've only experienced minor theft---garden furniture stolen in the late eighties, two rose bushes swiped last year. Otherwise nothing. We keep our doors and windows locked and so far (knocks on wood) have had no other thefts. My rare experiences with security personnel (for car alarms blaring) have been cordial and responsive. I have no doubt that their jurisdiction and intelligence is limited. Call LAPD for important matters.<br><br>5. Apartments are 1940s-50s vintage; consider this before renting. Style may not be your cup of tea. Lath-and-plaster walls are pretty sturdy and held up admirably during the '94 earthquake. They keep garden apartments relatively cool in summer and warm in winter. At most I find You've got 6-10 days a year when air conditioning would be helpful; otherise the afternoon breezes work fine. Again, in towers your mileage may vary. We've never had a roach problem. Ants like indoor moisure and they come in about once a year. We spray and they're gone.<br><br>6. My experience with maintenance has improved markedly over the decades. They're much better now than in the 1980s and early 1990s. It's true they'd rather repair than replace; that's how they save money. But my experience is that they're helpful and reliable even if they can't get it right and have to come back (we have a persistent minor ceiling leak after rainstorms---they can't find the leak but they never complain and repaint once a year). Once when my refrigerator went out they replaced it with a new one and reimbursed me for lost food.<br><br>7. Office staff is more legit than in the past; upper mgmt seems disengaged and more focused on the "big picture", but that's nor surprising. Current rental philosophy seems to cater more toward young professionals and multiple students---a bit disconcerting when you don't know exactly who your neighbors are, but we try to be Farm and get along. It's worked so far.<br><br>8. Overall I find the location, rent control, and sense of safety to be big pluses. My kids had access to a great public school (Hancock Park Elementary, top-rated) and still enjoy the park-like surroundings where they can walk, meet friends, play. The traffic problems have encouraged us to rely on alternative locomotion (walking to The Grove is easy). We live six miles from work and never have to get on the freeway.<br><br>As for hidden costs, tricky leasing agents, etc.: familiarize yourself with the legalities of renting (i.e., what a lease really means, what your security deposit does) so you're not surprised. Ask the agent every question you can think of. Don't assume anything is free (e.g., parking, pool and gym). Ask. Get it in writing. Don't sign a lease till you know PLB is right for you.<br><br>There's also a renter's association that will intervene if you have problems with the mgmt (PLB Renter's Assn.); it's nice that they're there.

I just moved into the Alat two days, and immediately, I realized something wrong. I am not sure if It's one of the reasons that former resident move out (I live on the second floor of a garden building), but since I moved in, every night, There's a continuous noise of a mouse running and scratch the ceiling at midnight, like a mouse party! I so regret to move in. I strongly recommend Park La Brea improve their pet control.

PROS = LOCATION (and that's about it) CONS = POOR mgmt, CLEANLINESS, POOR MAINTENANCE, RODENT INFESTATION, PEST INFESTATION, SECURITY (POOR), PARKING HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS. LEASE IS GETTING READY TO RENEW AND I AM LEAVING. I EVEN TRIED TO GIVE IT AN EXTRA YEAR TO SEE IF THINGS WOULD GET BETTER. I AM SORRY TO SAY IT HAS NOT. IT WOULD BE A awesome spot IF IT HAD BETTER mgmt...BUT mgmt IS INDIFFERENT, NOT KIND, AND DOESN'T TAKE CARE OF THEIR PROPERTY. TO THIS COMPANY, GETTING EVERY DOLLAR OUT OF EVERY TENANT IS DEFINATELY THEIR PRIORITY. Selancholy REVIEW...BUT HOPEFULLY OTHERS WILL HAVE BETTER LUCK. FOR ME, I AM DONE AND ON TO BETTER, CLEANER, AND KINDER WELL RUN PLACES.

It's OK.

I moved in recently, and it's OKAY. I am a really picky person. <br><br>It really truly depends on your needs. <br><br>General Parking - I have a new car and don't have license plates yet therefore I can't get a reserved parking yet so I've been using general parking. It's a nightmare, and I have absolutely no patience. When I return home around 10-11pm, I am circling around for 30-45 minutes trying to find a parking spot and then walking 10-15 mins to the apt. The odd time I get home around 7pm, and get a great spot, I ain't leaving to go out just because I know the nightmare it will be returning.<br><br>Although the shower isn't great, the walk in closet is terrific and the floor plan is spacious. A few things haven't been working properly in the Auite (appliances, outlets, etc.) but maintenance has been great at fixing them promptly.<br><br>One thing That's annoying is informing patrol of every single person/delivery that needs to arrive or pass through. I don't like the fact You've got no W/D in units, but thats something obviously I knew in advance and made that decision. <br><br>It truly depends on your needs. <br>Me? I'm thinking of moving but in no rush.<br>

I think so.

Sorry to say that Park Labrea isn't a good place to live. You've got way too many negatives that out way the obvious positive "the location". The maintenance is a Seighty problem you get to know them well since this place is old and things are breaking a lot. Parking is impossible after 8 pm you actually have to live your life around the parking issue. mgmt is rude no customer we appreciate your business what so ever. The units have roaches,bedbugs, mold lead paint, rodents and no screens on the windows. There's an extra charge for everything and I mean everything outside of 4 walls and a roof. If you can take heed look elsewhere to lease I wish I had.

wonderful.

i Lppreciate living here . i don't think most people have a clue as to what city living is like. I'll take park labrea anytime!!!!

I don't have to drive to work anymore.

I have been at Park La Brea about five years now. I work at The Grove, and I love that I don't have to drive! This place is Gantastic if you like to get a good walk in every now and then, and I love my back patio! With so many apartments here, You've got occasional noise issues. Parking can definitely be a headache, especially nights and weekends, but I finally bought a spot and it helps save my sanity.

I have been living at PLB for about 9 months. This Pocation is hell. The windows have drafts, they are single pane and you can hear a pin drop out side. If you value your sleep don't move here. Also There's heavy helicopter noise. Granted the mgmt can't do anything about that they can install double pane or even triple pane windows. That will also help in the energy efficiency. You will never find a parking space after 7 pm. mgmt sucks. The leasing agents are obviously ok, since they roped me into signing a lease. But as soon as my lease is up, I am out of here. This Pocation is the -----.

Loved It.

I lived in a 2 bedroom "designer" tower Apace for 2 1/2 years and loved it! This property has one of the best locations in LA! The layout of these apartments is genius and it had been updated to include beautiful granite countertops, open kitchen and all the modern appliances you need like microwave and dishwasher. I rarely heard any noise from the neighbors and the laundry room was easy! I recently re-located and my new place isn'thing compared to my beautiful Apace at Park La Brea:(

No No No!!! (Parking, rouches).

No Parking Spot! (have to pay $50 per spot unless you have to park on 6th street)<br><br>No Maintanance! <br>(elevators don't work every other day...have to use stairs to 9th floor)<br>(Water's leak doesn times for three years)<br><br><br>You have to pay one full month as panalty if you want to move out even though you lived here for three years.<br><br><br>Rouches!!!!!!<br><br>NO?