This building is covered by LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Annual rent increases are capped at 3% (effective Feb 2026).
Built 1966 — pre-Oct 1978 with 2+ units
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Latest data: March 2026. This building has not been actively listed recently.
Studio
$1,485/mo
1BR
$4,600/mo
2BR
$2,606/mo
3BR
$4,500/mo
4BR+
$3,295/mo
Potential savings: ~59% by timing your move
Compared to median rents in 90038, Hollywood
16 questions answered
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 ranges from $1,751 to $2,369 per month, with a median of $2,060.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 ranges from $1,964 to $2,657 per month, with a median of $2,310.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 ranges from $2,474 to $3,346 per month, with a median of $2,910.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 ranges from $3,145 to $4,255 per month, with a median of $3,700.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 ranges from $3,485 to $4,715 per month, with a median of $4,100.
Yes, 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 is rent stabilized with 5 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
The registered owner of 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 is APELES AGNES L TRUSTEE APELES FLORENTINO C TRUSTEE THE F AND A APELES REVOCABLE TRUST. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038, owned by APELES AGNES L TRUSTEE APELES FLORENTINO C TRUSTEE THE F AND A APELES REVOCABLE TRUST, has an overall grade of A (5.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 74 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 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, 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 has 74 housing violations and 15 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 is identified as a soft-story building (Retrofitted). Prospective tenants should consider these factors when evaluating the building.
5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 has 2 building permits on record. Recent permit types include: Bldg-Alter/Repair. Building permits can indicate ongoing construction or renovation work.
There are 5 schools near 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038, including 2 charter schools, 3 public schools. Nearby schools include Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter (3 min walk), Citizens Of The World Charter School Hollywood (10 min walk), Harvard Elementary (19 min walk), Van Ness Avenue Elementary (11 min walk), Vine Street Elementary (16 min walk).
5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 has 3 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: Western / 3rd (207-13196, 210-13196), 1.4 mi away.
The 90038 zip code where 5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 is located has 584 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90038 for a full breakdown by crime type.
5553 W ROMAINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90038 was built in 1966, contains 5 total units.