Is 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 rent stabilized?

Based on available records, 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.

How much has rent changed at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?

Rent at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has increased by 13% since 2025-08, going from $2,833 to $3,211 as of 2026-03.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?

Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?

The registered owner of 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 is EQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 a good landlord?

601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, owned by EQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 25 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?

601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

What schools are near 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?

There are 3 schools near 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, including 2 public schools, 1 charter school, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High (12 min walk), Ninth Street Elementary (20 min walk), Para Los Niños Middle (20 min walk).

What public transit is near 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?

601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 5th / Towne (18-13196, 53-13196, 62-13196), 0.40 mi away.

Is 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 90012 zip code where 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 is located has 1,689 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90012 for a full breakdown by crime type.

When was 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 built and how many units does it have?

601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 was built in 2005, contains 1 total unit.

What do tenants say about living at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?

601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 1.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

601 E 2nd St — Rent Intelligence for Downtown, LA

Downtown · Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Built 20051 units

Current rent range

— – — / mo

No recent listing data

Leave a review

★★★★★2.925 reviews

Verified reviewsEAOwned byEQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP24 bldgs

601 E 2nd St

Los Angeles, CA, 90012

601 E 2nd St is a modern 2005 building, 1 unit in Downtown, LA. Owned by EQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, managed by Equity Residential. Lucid Rents has 25 verified tenant reviews on this building.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews252.9 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age21 ybuilt 2005

311 complaints0last 7 years

01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Los Angeles · March 2026

No active listings for this building

Area median: $3,415/mo

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

January

Most expensive

June

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~7% by timing your move to January.

Rent vs. area median Los Angeles

Studio

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,305

1 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,528

2 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,894

3 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $6,855

4 BR

This building: — – —

—Area: $2,495

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

1 Bed$2,7521 listing

2 Bed$3,6691 listing

Neighborhood Rent Range Los Angeles

No neighborhood rent data available.

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Los Angeles

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,764

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

-0.7%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

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

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

0 total

Item Pickups
3
Other
1
Dockless Mobility Enforcement
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

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

2.9 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

25 reviews

5★

4★

32%

3★

24%

2★

32%

1★

We've been here for 3 years and the living conditions have continually gotten worse, from the homeless people wandering the hallways (one had a knife!), to the constantly broken elevator and weekly fire alarms in th…

negativeSep 2024

Anonymous

Don't be fooled! You will be extremely disappointed by the staff. They will be nice to you upfront since they want you to stay with them (especially with the new development going on), but once you decide to leave,…

negativeDec 2018

Anonymous

The units were not as nice as the surrounding buildings I visited. The staff was nice, but the units look nice on the surface but they are charging really high prices compared to similar units in the area.

negativeJun 2018

Anonymous

View all 25 reviews

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

05 / 10

The landlord.

EQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Portfolio of 24 buildingsManaged by Equity Residential

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

—

avg score / 5

—

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

2005Building constructed1 units
nowEQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 24 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

07 / 10

About this area.

Downtown · 90012

601 E 2nd St · Los Angeles · 34.047° N, -118.237° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby8 min

3 schools nearby12 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

5th / Towne18-1319653-1319662-13196
0.4 mi8 min
5th / Towne185362
0.4 mi8 min
5th / Central185362
0.4 mi8 min
5th / Central18-1319653-1319662-13196
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High9-12
0.6 mi12 min
Ninth Street ElementaryKG-5
1.0 mi20 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Para Los Niños Middle6-8
1.0 mi20 min

The neighborhood

Downtown

Downtown LA has undergone a dramatic transformation -- luxury towers, Grand Park, world-class museums, and a growing restaurant scene anchor a neighborhood still finding its residential identity. The Arts District spills over from the east, and Union Station connects you to Metro lines heading in every direction.

5,930buildings tracked3.6avg LucidIQ$2,528median 1BR

38,430population$58kmedian income94%renters

Up-and-ComingUrbanCulturalWalkableTransit-Accessible

Explore Downtown

Neighborhood overview

Downtown→

Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit

Crime in 90012

See full breakdown→

Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average

Rent trends in Downtown

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Downtown· 0.98 mi Downtown· 1 mi Downtown· 1.36 mi Downtown· 1.48 mi Echo Park· 1.68 mi

Browse all Los Angeles neighborhoods

06 / 10

Crime & safety.

07 / 10

About this area.

08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built2005

Total units1

2000201020202030

2005

Building constructed

1 units

now

Current owner: EQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

Portfolio includes 24 buildings.

Recent Activity

5 events

311MEDIUMJun 7, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMJun 1, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service
311MEDIUMMay 5, 2026
Dockless Mobility Enforcement — Self Service
311MEDIUMMay 3, 2026
Other — Self Service
311MEDIUMMay 1, 2026
Item Pickups — Self Service

07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

Is 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 rent stabilized?
Based on available records, 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 is not currently registered as rent stabilized. Rents at this building are likely set at market rate.
How much has rent changed at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?
Rent at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has increased by 13% since 2025-08, going from $2,833 to $3,211 as of 2026-03.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?
Based on historical listing data, January tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to January could save approximately 7% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?
The registered owner of 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 is EQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 a good landlord?
601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, owned by EQR ARTISAN ON SECOND LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, has an overall grade of B (3.5/5) on Lucid Rents. Tenants have left 25 reviews. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?
601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.5 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
What schools are near 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?
There are 3 schools near 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, including 2 public schools, 1 charter school, 0 private schools. Nearby schools include Felicitas And Gonzalo Mendez High (12 min walk), Ninth Street Elementary (20 min walk), Para Los Niños Middle (20 min walk).
What public transit is near 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?
601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: 5th / Towne (18-13196, 53-13196, 62-13196), 0.40 mi away.
Is 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 90012 zip code where 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 is located has 1,689 crime incidents on record. Check the neighborhood report card for 90012 for a full breakdown by crime type.
When was 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 built and how many units does it have?
601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 was built in 2005, contains 1 total unit.
What do tenants say about living at 601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012?
601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 has 3 tenant reviews with an average rating of 1.3 out of 5. 0 out of 3 reviewers would recommend this building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

09 / 10

Similar buildings nearby.

717 E JACKSON ST

717 E JACKSON ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012

DowntownBuilt 1959

View building

1031 W ALPINE ST

1031 W ALPINE ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012

DowntownBuilt 1951

View building

845 Bunker Hill Ave

845 Bunker Hill Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012

Los AngelesBuilt 1910

View building

760 N NORTH SPRING ST

760 N NORTH SPRING ST, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Downtown

View building

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Embed this building’s record

Drop this scorecard into a tenant guide, blog post, or wiki. It updates itself as new violations are filed.

<iframe src="https://lucidrents.com/embed/building/f831e599-8f10-4cfc-839b-6352a5269c16" width="100%" height="220" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px" title="601 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 — LucidRents building record" loading="lazy"></iframe>

Building record last updated 3 months ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.