This building is covered by LA's Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Annual rent increases are capped at 3% (effective Feb 2026).
Built 1960 — pre-Oct 1978 with 2+ units
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Compared to median rents in 90020, Koreatown
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Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 ranges from $1,607 to $2,174 per month, with a median of $1,890.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 ranges from $1,802 to $2,438 per month, with a median of $2,120.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 ranges from $2,270 to $3,070 per month, with a median of $2,670.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 ranges from $2,882 to $3,898 per month, with a median of $3,390.
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 ranges from $3,196 to $4,324 per month, with a median of $3,760.
Yes, 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 is RSO (Rent Stabilization Ordinance) with 37 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
The registered owner of 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 is HOBART LP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020, owned by HOBART LP, has an overall grade of A (4.4/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 142 recorded violations. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.4 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Yes, 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 has 142 housing violations and 55 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 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 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020, including 2 charter schools, 3 public schools. Nearby schools include Vista Horizon Global Academy (15 min walk), Magnolia Science Academy 6 (13 min walk), Mariposa-Nabi Primary Center (16 min walk), Hobart Boulevard Elementary (15 min walk), New Open World Academy K-12 (12 min walk).
The 90020 zip code where 542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 is located has 300 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90020 for a full breakdown by crime type.
542 S HOBART BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 90020 was built in 1960, contains 37 total units.
Rent Trend
↓ 4% since 2019
vs. Neighborhood
6% below median
Best Time to Move
Cheapest: November
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Below neighborhood average
Potential savings: ~46% by timing your move