This building is covered by LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Annual rent increases are capped at 3% (effective Feb 2026).
Built 1948 — pre-Oct 1978 with 2+ units
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Based on HUD Fair Market Rent estimates for this ZIP code
36
Cited
36
Cleared
0
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vs. Neighborhood
24% below median
Best Time to Move
Cheapest: December
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Below neighborhood average
Potential savings: ~40% by timing your move
14 questions answered
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $1,530 to $2,070 per month, with a median of $1,800.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $1,709 to $2,312 per month, with a median of $2,010.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $2,159 to $2,921 per month, with a median of $2,540.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $2,746 to $3,714 per month, with a median of $3,230.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 ranges from $3,043 to $4,117 per month, with a median of $3,580.
Yes, 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is rent stabilized with 5 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has an overall grade of A with a score of 5.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has 60 housing violations and 23 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is identified as a soft-story building (In Progress). Prospective tenants should consider these factors when evaluating the building.
158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has 1 building permit on record. Recent permit types include: Bldg-Alter/Repair. Building permits can indicate ongoing construction or renovation work.
There are 3 schools near 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042, including 3 public schools. Nearby schools include Latona Avenue Elementary (19 min walk), Arroyo Seco Museum Science (9 min walk), Bushnell Way Elementary (10 min walk).
158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 has 3 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Sierra / Borel (182-13196), 1.5 mi away.
The 90042 zip code where 158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 is located has 575 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90042 for a full breakdown by crime type.
158 S AVENUE 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042 was built in 1948, contains 5 total units.