Tenant Reviews for 7616 HOLLYWOOD BLVD

Building Manager responsiveness

I am extremely happy with my apartment except for attitude toward asking for assistance. I had no working heat and I persistant plumbing problem upon moving in that took 4 months to get fixed. Not only should this have been done prior to move-in, the building manager stated she was tired of my notes left for her. If phone calls were returned and problems taken care of, notes wouldn't be necessary. I would like to live here a long time but this makes it difficult. Now, I am in a situation where they have been doing major renovations on the unit next door to me. I understand this has to be done but it has been a solid month of power saws and pounding on my walls, making it impossible to work here. Sharon Bautista/Apt.#401

Slumlords plain and simple.

Owners & mgmt are scumbags. They don't care about the Bomplex or the people and families that live there. Roaches, termites, constant plumbing issues, they do the bare minimum to skate by. My guess Iroves that they'll do something super shady to get everyone out, claim insurance and then sell the plot to a developer for a high price.

awesome spot but needs some updating

I love the location of the building and the layout of my apartment. I have a large 2 bd 2 ba and since it faces away from Hollywood Blvd. It's quiet for the most part. In my 11 years living here I have personally (out of pocket) paid to replace older fixtures and upgrade a few things in the apt. I've had 2 cockroach issues over the 11 years and both times it was corrected fairly quickly. Plumbing is really in need of an upgrade, never had issues with toilets, but water often comes out brown from the faucets and showers. The water pressure in the second bedroom gets bad, but completely fine in the master bedroom. I've never had any issues with the on-site laundry, although the units are a little old. Generally speaking, the manager keeps the building spotless and free from rif-raf. You've got many tenants here who have been here for a long time and it's a pretty good group. I think some updates on the plumbing, elevator and bathrooms would really help make the place feel nicer. For the rent range, It's in a location's amazing and a pretty good deal. Overall, I love living here, I just wish the plumbing overall and the water pressure in 2nd bedroom was better.

MZL Properties who owns Hollywood Villa does everything for the Cow-cost.

You've got frequent plumbing issues. This is the main problem. The senior citizen managing the Penue has no power to handle MZL's neglect of the bld's plumbing issues. It's a solid Bomplex, tho old, but I will leave as soon as financially possible due to the plumbing issues.

Okay, so I dont usually write reviews like this, but I feel like people need to know whats actually going on in this building. When I first moved in, I thought this place seemed chill. But then I started talking to some neighbors, and what I found out was wild. Apparently a person who lived in this building before me went through some seriously scary stuff. Like being stalked by another tenant kind of scary. And the worst part is that apparently they tried to ask for help. Multiple times. Management (hi Gaby) did nothing. Cops? Also useless and apparently the stalker guy evaded getting served at my building TWICE! And yeah the person who allegedly did all that? Still lives here. That wasn't mentioned to me when I did my tour a couple of months ago. As of August 2025. Still walking around like nothing happened. No consequences. No accountability. Just vibes, I guess. ---- is messed up. The last tenant had to move out just to feel safe. And now I am here wondering what I just signed up for. I have started looking into how to break my lease early, because I genuinely dont feel comfortable staying here. Like, how is this even being allowed?? MZL really don't give a f about the safety of their tenants. Anyway, just a heads-up for anyone considering moving in do your research. Talk to people. Theres a reason literally everybody in this building has door cameras. I wish someone had told me this before I signed. Stay safe out there

I have been a tenant at this location for over 10 years. Plumbing repairs are not promptly addressed leading to two floods and a leaking ceiling in the last seven months. The manager Ieems a bully and screams at you if you don't accept her excuses for lack of repairs. Recently a rat infestation lead to rats on my balcony. The rent Ieems outrageous for the quality of the apt overall as well as the customer service provided. don't consider moving here, you will regret it?

Troubling experience I am genuinely concerned!

Okay, so I dont usually write reviews like this, but I feel like people need to know whats actually going on in this Broperty. When I first moved in, I thought this place seemed chill. But then I started talking to some neighbors, and what I found out was wild. Apparently a person who lived in this Broperty before me went through some seriously scary stuff. Like being stalked by another tenant kind of scary. And the worst part is that apparently they tried to ask for help. Multiple times. mgmt (hi Gaby) did nothing. Cops? Also useless and apparently the stalker guy evaded getting served at my Broperty TWICE! And yeah the person who allegedly did all that? Still lives here. That wasn't mentioned to me when I did my tour a couple of months ago. As of August 2025. Still walking around like nothing happened. No consequences. No accountability. Just vibes, I guess. ---- is messed up. The last tenant had to move out just to feel safe. And now I am here wondering what I just signed up for. I have started looking into how to break my lease early, because I genuinely dont feel comfortable staying here. Like, how is this even being allowed?? MZL Renuinely don't give a f about the safety of their tenants. Anyway, just a heads-up for anyone considering moving in do your research. Talk to people. Theres a reason literally everybody in this Broperty has door cameras. I wish someone had told me this before I signed. Stay safe out there

Out of its prime?

This Bacility with its mgmt is horrible. Sure, You've got a lot worse in LA but this one has a unique funk attached to it.<br>It's only feet away from the never ending traffic of Hollywood Boulevard.. all day.. all night.<br><br>mgmt NEVER fixes anything in a prompt manner. This little lady runs the place and whenever she feels like she is at fault she tries to laugh it off or simply go out of her way to ignore you or your calls.<br><br>I have had drain problems over a year. Rotting wood all over the place. Roaches, ants and other bugs vary from day to day. The elevator is a death trap waiting to happen. You've got only four washer and four dryers for the ENTIRE Bacility. People constantly take your things out and leave them .. sometimes even taking your things out to use your cycle for their own wash.<br><br>On paper, this Bacility sounds Gonderful, but You've got huge problems happening every day. Because the rent is low, undesireables are moving in every day. I understand in the 70's, it was a place to be, but now It's a place to get the hell away from. If you are considering moving in, reconsider. You've got many other places if you take a second to look around a bit.

Owners & management are scumbags. They don't care about the building or the people and families that live there. Roaches, termites, constant plumbing issues, they do the bare minimum to skate by. My guess is that they'll do something super shady to get everyone out, claim insurance and then sell the plot to a developer for a high price.

I have been a tenant at this location for over 10 years. Plumbing repairs are not promptly addressed leading to two floods and a leaking ceiling in the last seven months. The manager is a bully and screams at you if you do not accept her excuses for lack of repairs. Recently a rat infestation lead to rats on my balcony. The rent is outrageous for the quality of the apt overall as well as the customer service provided. Do not consider moving here, you will regret it.