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508 S SERRANO AVE

Los Angeles, CA 90020

508 S SERRANO AVE is a mid-century 1929 building, 48 units in Koreatown, LA. Owned by SONG, managed by Serrano Club. Public records show 57 open violations, 30 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 48 units.

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508 S
SERRANO AVE
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

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About this area.

Koreatown · 90020
Neighborhood overview
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average
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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.

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Frequently asked questions.

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LA-specific insights.

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Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 25 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

508 S SERRANO AVE — Rent Intelligence for Koreatown, LA

Koreatown · Los Angeles, CA 90020
Built 192948 units
Current rent range
$1,395 – $1,395 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Rent-stabilized with 48 stabilized units; though 57 open violations on file, and 30 311 complaints on record.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations57last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units48DHCR records
Building age97 ybuilt 1929
311 complaints30last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Koreatown · March 2026

Studio
$1,395/mo
1 listing
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
January
Most expensive
September
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Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to January.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

Studio$1,3251 listing
1 Bed$1,7953 listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Koreatown

Studio1 listing
$1,595
$1,595
$1.3k$1.6k$2k
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.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
2211020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 57311 Complaints 30DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

57 total
  • All HPD violations
    57

311Top Complaints

30 total
  • Bulky Items
    14
  • Metal/Household Appliances
    1
  • Illegal Dumping Item Pickup
    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 57 HPD records
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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities
BUILDING
  • Elevator
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
OTHER
  • Hardwood Flooring
  • Controlled Access
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
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The landlord.

SONG

Portfolio of 0 buildingsManaged by Serrano Club

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1929Building constructed48 units
  2. nowSONGOwner of record per HPD registration.
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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1929
Building constructed
48 units
2026
Rent stabilization on file
48 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: SONG
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

16 events
  • 311MEDIUMJan 31, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 25, 2025

    Bulky Items — Mobile App

  • 311MEDIUMDec 14, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMSep 24, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMSep 23, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMJun 30, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMJun 25, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMAug 29, 2019

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMAug 25, 2019

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMJun 9, 2019

    Bulky Items

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,395 – $1,395
    13% belowArea: $1,595
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $1,867
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $2,501
  • 3 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,200
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

21
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Western / Wilshire66-13196
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Western / Wilshire66
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Wilshire / Saint Andrews210-1319620-13196
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Wilshire / Saint Andrews21020
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Charles H. Kim ElementaryKG-5
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Cahuenga ElementaryKG-5
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Ucla Community K-12KG-12
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Wilshire Park ElementaryKG-5
    0.6 mi13 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Magnolia Science Academy 66-8
    0.6 mi13 min
  • Vista Horizon Global AcademyKG-5
    0.8 mi16 min

At a glance

Year built1929
Total units48
RSO units48

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