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236 W 98TH ST

Los Angeles, CA 90003
C
LucidIQ Score
236 W
98TH 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.

South LA · 90003
Neighborhood overview
South LA→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 90003
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average
Rent trends in South LA
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Willowbrook· 0.94 miFlorence· 0.95 miWatts· 1.81 miGramercy Park· 2.03 miSouth LA· 2.31 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 26 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

236 W 98TH ST — Rent Intelligence for South LA, LA

South LA · Los Angeles, CA 90003
Built 19211 units
Current rent range
$1,360 – $3,726 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsJOwned byJOYA6 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
C
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0.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
South LA · 0 reviews
Worst-performing building in JOYA's 6 buildings portfolio; 145 311 complaints on record — but prewar building (1921, 105 years old).
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 age105 ybuilt 1921
311 complaints145last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

South LA · March 2026

Studio
$1,600/mo
1 BR
$1,810/mo
2 BR
$2,290/mo
3 BR
$2,940/mo
4 BR
$3,240/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: ~6% 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 South LA

Studio
$1,600
$1,360 – $1,840
1 Bed
$1,695
$1,695
2 Bed
$2,290
$2,238 – $2,413
3 Bed
$2,940
$2,499 – $3,381
4 Bed
$4,125
$4,125
$1k$2.8k$4.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in South LA
01b / 09

Rent trends.

South Los Angeles
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,077
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
1.6%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
43%
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
7542020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 145DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

145 total
  • Bulky Items
    32
  • Illegal Dumping Pickup
    25
  • Graffiti Removal
    11
  • Illegal Dumping Item Pickup
    7
  • Metal/Household Appliances
    3

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.

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05 / 10

The landlord.

JOYA

Portfolio of 6 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
B6.8
Averaged across 6 buildings
6
buildings
3.4
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
5
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 6 total

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  • A-2529 WORKMAN STLincoln Heights8.4 / 10
  • A-160 N EDGEMONT STLos Feliz8.2 / 10
  • B1414 S WESTMORELAND AVEWestlake6.6 / 10
  • B1637 E 32ND STSouth LA6.6 / 10
  • B-1934 S LA SALLE AVEJefferson Park6.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1921Building constructed1 units
  2. nowJOYAOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 6 buildings.
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1921
Building constructed
1 units · class Single Family Residence
now
Current owner: JOYA
Portfolio includes 6 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMMay 26, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMApr 15, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMApr 15, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMMar 24, 2026

    Graffiti Removal — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 26, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026

    Graffiti Removal — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMJan 14, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 2, 2026

    Homeless Encampment — Self Service

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,360 – $1,840
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,539 – $2,082
    7% aboveArea: $1,695
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,947 – $2,634
    2% belowArea: $2,325
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,499 – $3,381
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,754 – $3,726
    21% belowArea: $4,125
Compared to median rents in 90003

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

South LA between Florence and Manchester is a sprawling residential area with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. It's affordable and centrally located, with a growing number of community-driven improvement projects.

AffordableResidentialDiverseCentralEvolving

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

27
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Century / Broadway117-13196
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Century / Broadway117
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Century / Broadway117-13196
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Century / Broadway117
    0.1 mi2 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Charles W. Barrett ElementaryKG-5
    0.2 mi4 min
  • One Hundred Seventh Street ElementaryKG-5
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox ElementaryKG-6
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Ninety-Third Street ElementaryKG-6
    0.6 mi13 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 46-8
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High9-12
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Watts Learning CenterKG-5
    0.2 mi4 min

At a glance

Year built1921
Total units1
ClassSingle Family Residence

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