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3163 W 5TH ST

Los Angeles, CA 90020
B+
LucidIQ Score
3163 W
5TH ST
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  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Koreatown · 90020
Neighborhood overview
Koreatown→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 90020
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average
Rent trends in Koreatown
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Mid-Wilshire· 0.38 miLos Feliz· 0.71 miKoreatown· 0.74 miKoreatown· 1.35 miWestlake· 1.54 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

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.

3163 W 5TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Koreatown, LA

Koreatown · Los Angeles, CA 90020
Built 198764 units
Current rent range
$1,607 – $4,324 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsS&Owned bySTERLING & STERLING FAMILY TRUST9 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B+
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0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Koreatown · 0 reviews
1BR rents +14% vs neighborhood median; though no open violations on file — but 34 311 complaints on record.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age39 ybuilt 1987
311 complaints34last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Koreatown · March 2026

Studio
$1,890/mo
1 BR
$2,120/mo
2 BR
$2,670/mo
3 BR
$3,390/mo
4 BR
$3,760/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
January
Most expensive
September
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Koreatown

Studio
$1,595
$1,595
1 Bed
$2,120
$1,836 – $1,897
2 Bed
$2,670
$2,467 – $2,534
3 Bed
$3,200
$3,200
4 Bed
$3,760
$3,196 – $4,324
$1.3k$3k$4.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Koreatown
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Koreatown
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$1,968
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
-0.5%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
16%
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

Steady
4321020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 34DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

34 total
  • Single Streetlight Issue
    8
  • Illegal Dumping Item Pickup
    5
  • Bulky Items
    3
  • Homeless Encampment
    2
  • Multiple Streetlight Issue
    1

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 0 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

STERLING & STERLING FAMILY TRUST

Portfolio of 9 buildings

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+7.6
Averaged across 9 buildings
9
buildings
3.8
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 9 total

See all 9 →
  • A-1531 N FULLER AVEHollywood Hills8.6 / 10
  • A-3003 W LEEWARD AVEKoreatown8.4 / 10
  • B+7172 HAWTHORN AVELOS ANGELES7.6 / 10
  • B-333 S DOHENY DRFairfax6.2 / 10
  • C-1606 N LAUREL AVEHollywood Hills4.4 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1987Building constructed64 units
  2. nowSTERLING & STERLING FAMILY TRUSTOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 9 buildings.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

3163 W 5TH ST · Koreatown · 34.065° N, -118.289° W
42
Walk
20
Transit
36
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby10 min
7 schools nearby3 min
The neighborhood

Koreatown

The Wilshire corridor through Koreatown is a wall of high-rise apartments, Korean-language signage, and some of the best late-night eating in the city. The density here is unmatched in LA -- it feels more like a slice of Seoul transplanted to Southern California.

3,089buildings tracked3.7avg LucidIQ$1,867median 1BR
38,400population$55kmedian income91%renters
DenseFoodieUrbanNightlifeTransit-Accessible
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
198019902000201020202030
1987
Building constructed
64 units
now
Current owner: STERLING & STERLING FAMILY TRUST
Portfolio includes 9 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 21, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMMar 18, 2026

    Graffiti Removal — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 27, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 19, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 19, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 19, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMDec 2, 2020

    Single Streetlight Issue

  • 311MEDIUMNov 6, 2020

    Single Streetlight Issue

  • 311MEDIUMNov 6, 2020

    Single Streetlight Issue

  • 311MEDIUMOct 28, 2020

    Single Streetlight Issue

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,607 – $2,174
    18% aboveArea: $1,595
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,802 – $2,438
    14% aboveArea: $1,867
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,270 – $3,070
    7% aboveArea: $2,501
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,882 – $3,898
    6% aboveArea: $3,200
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,196 – $4,324
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 90020

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

The Wilshire corridor through Koreatown is a wall of high-rise apartments, Korean-language signage, and some of the best late-night eating in the city. The density here is unmatched in LA -- it feels more like a slice of Seoul transplanted to Southern California.

DenseFoodieUrbanNightlifeTransit-Accessible

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 10 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • 8th / Westmoreland66-13196
    0.5 mi10 min
  • 8th / Westmoreland66
    0.5 mi10 min
  • 8th / Westmoreland66-13196
    0.5 mi11 min
  • 8th / Westmoreland66
    0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Young Oak Kim Academy6-8
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Commonwealth Avenue ElementaryKG-5
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Lafayette Park Primary CenterKG
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Frank Del Olmo ElementaryKG-5
    0.6 mi11 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Camino Nuevo Charter Academy #2KG-8
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Rise Kohyang ElementaryKG-5
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Rise Kohyang Middle6-8
    0.4 mi9 min

At a glance

Year built1987
Total units64

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