238 E 54TH ST — Rent Intelligence for South LA, LA

South LA · Los Angeles, CA 90011

Built 19071 units

Current rent range

$1,360 – $3,726 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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238 E 54TH ST

Los Angeles, CA 90011

238 E 54TH ST is a prewar 1907 building, 1 unit in South LA, LA. Owned by SEONG VIN. Public records show 68 open violations, 4 311 complaints on file.

HPD violations68last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews0no reviews yet

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age119 ybuilt 1907

311 complaints4last 7 years

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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

May

Most expensive

December

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

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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Neighborhood Rent Range South LA

Studio

$1,600

$1,141 – $1,233

1 Bed

$1,810

$1,222 – $1,471

2 Bed

$2,350

$2,350

3 Bed

$2,940

$3,070 – $3,220

4 Bed

$3,550

$3,550

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in South LA

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Rent trends.

South Los Angeles

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

Asking rent

$2,077

current quarter

Effective rent

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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.

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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

HPDTop Violations

68 total

All HPD violations
68

311Top Complaints

4 total

Bulky Items
1
Other
1
Information-Only
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.

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The landlord.

SEONG VIN

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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2.5

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portfolio grade

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1907Building constructed1 units
nowSEONG VINOwner of record per HPD registration.

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Location & daily life.

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About this area.

South LA · 90011

Neighborhood overview

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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

South LA· 1.42 mi Downtown· 1.81 mi University Park· 1.83 mi South LA· 2.26 mi Downtown· 2.3 mi

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

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1907

Building constructed

1 units

now

Current owner: SEONG VIN

Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

3 events

311MEDIUMMar 17, 2026
Other — Self Service
311MEDIUMJan 9, 2026
Information-Only — Call
311MEDIUMApr 19, 2019
Bulky Items

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Frequently asked questions.

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LA-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: $1,360 – $1,840
35% aboveArea: $1,187
1 Bed
This building: $1,539 – $2,082
34% aboveArea: $1,347
2 Bed
This building: $1,947 – $2,634
3% belowArea: $2,350
3 Bed
This building: $2,499 – $3,381
7% belowArea: $3,145
4+ Bed
This building: $2,754 – $3,726
9% belowArea: $3,550

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Neighborhood Vibe

South LA along Central Avenue is one of the city's most densely populated areas -- a predominantly Latino and Black community with deep historical roots in jazz, civil rights, and working-class resilience. Rents are very affordable, and the neighborhood is slowly seeing new investment.

AffordableDenseHistoricDiverseWorking-Class

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Main / Slauson10-13196
0.4 mi7 min
Main / Slauson10/48
0.4 mi7 min
Avalon / Slauson51-13196
0.4 mi8 min
Avalon / Slauson51
0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Main Street ElementaryKG-5
0.2 mi4 min
Dr. Maya Angelou Community High9-12
0.2 mi4 min
Estrella ElementaryKG-5
0.2 mi5 min
Los Angeles Academy Middle6-8
0.4 mi8 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Synergy Quantum Academy9-12
0.2 mi4 min
Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 126-8
0.4 mi7 min
Aspire Slauson Academy CharterKG-6
0.5 mi10 min

At a glance

Year built1907

Total units1

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