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1853 S ORANGE DR

Los Angeles, CA 90019

1853 S ORANGE DR is a mid-century 1947 building, 5 units in Mid-City, LA. Owned by BENWIKERE. Public records show 36 open violations, 14 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 5 units.

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LucidIQ Score
1853 S
ORANGE DR
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  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
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  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
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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.

Mid-City · 90019
Neighborhood overview
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Crime in 90019
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average
Rent trends in Mid-City
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
West Adams· 1.46 miMid-Wilshire· 1.72 miWest Adams· 1.82 miMid-Wilshire· 2.03 miKoreatown· 2.35 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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LA-specific insights.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

Building record last updated 29 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

1853 S ORANGE DR — Rent Intelligence for Mid-City, LA

Mid-City · Los Angeles, CA 90019
Built 19475 units
Current rent range
$1,530 – $4,117 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Mid-City · 0 reviews
36 open violations across 5 units (7.2/unit); though rent-stabilized with 5 stabilized units, and 1BR rents -13% vs neighborhood median.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations36last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units5DHCR records
Building age79 ybuilt 1947
311 complaints14last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Mid-City · March 2026

Studio
$1,800/mo
1 BR
$2,010/mo
2 BR
$2,540/mo
3 BR
$3,230/mo
4 BR
$3,580/mo
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
May
Most expensive
March
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~11% by timing your move to May.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Mid-City

Studio
$1,889
$1,889
1 Bed
$2,318
$2,318
2 Bed
$2,895
$2,895
3 Bed
$4,300
$4,300
4 Bed
$8,000
$8,000
$1k$4.9k$8.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Mid-City
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Mid-Wilshire
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,820
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
0.1%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
20%
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

Improving
322102020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 36311 Complaints 14DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

36 total
  • All HPD violations
    36

311Top Complaints

14 total
  • Bulky Items
    4
  • Illegal Dumping Pickup
    1
  • Metal/Household Appliances
    1
  • Street Pavement Issues
    1
  • Item Pickups
    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 36 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

BENWIKERE

Portfolio of 1 building

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
B7.2
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.6
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1947Building constructed5 units
  2. nowBENWIKEREOwner of record per HPD registration.
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
1940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1947
Building constructed
5 units
2026
Rent stabilization on file
5 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: BENWIKERE
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

8 events
  • 311MEDIUMJan 15, 2026

    Item Pickups — Call

  • 311MEDIUMJan 15, 2026

    Street Pavement Issues — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMApr 22, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMApr 22, 2020

    Illegal Dumping Pickup

  • 311MEDIUMApr 22, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 6, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMMay 17, 2019

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMMay 17, 2019

    Metal/Household Appliances

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,530 – $2,070
    5% belowArea: $1,889
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,709 – $2,312
    13% belowArea: $2,318
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,159 – $2,921
    12% belowArea: $2,895
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,746 – $3,714
    25% belowArea: $4,300
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $3,043 – $4,117
    55% belowArea: $8,000
Compared to median rents in 90019

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Mid-City is a quietly diverse residential neighborhood between the Miracle Mile and West Adams. Tree-lined streets of Craftsman homes and dingbat apartments offer genuine neighborhood calm, with Pico Blvd providing everyday essentials and the 10 freeway minutes away.

ResidentialDiverseQuietMid-RangeCommunity Feel

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

29
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 1 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Washington / Orange35-13196
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Washington / Orange35/38
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Washington / Orange35-13196
    0.1 mi1 min
  • Washington / Orange35/38
    0.1 mi1 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Saturn Street ElementaryKG-5
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Alta Loma ElementaryKG-5
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Cienega ElementaryKG-5
    0.7 mi14 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • New Los Angeles Charter6-8
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Stella Elementary Charter AcademyKG-4
    0.7 mi14 min

At a glance

Year built1947
Total units5
RSO units5

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