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525 W 97TH ST

Los Angeles, CA 90044

525 W 97TH ST is a prewar 1925 building, 1 unit in Willowbrook, LA. Owned by LOMBARD,V J & C M LIVING TRUST. Public records show 7 311 complaints on file.

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LucidIQ Score
525 W
97TH ST
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  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.

Willowbrook · 90044
Neighborhood overview
Willowbrook→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 90044
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. Los Angeles average
Rent trends in Willowbrook
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
South LA· 0.94 miGramercy Park· 1.15 miFlorence· 1.85 miSouth LA· 2.39 miWatts· 2.57 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 27 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

525 W 97TH ST — Rent Intelligence for Willowbrook, LA

Willowbrook · Los Angeles, CA 90044
Built 19251 units
Current rent range
$1,360 – $3,726 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsLJOwned byLOMBARD,V J & C M LIVING TRUST1 bldg
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South LA · 0 reviews
7 311 complaints on record — though prewar building (1925, 101 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 age101 ybuilt 1925
311 complaints7last 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
April
Most expensive
November
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to April.

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
$1,810
$1,731 – $1,744
2 Bed
$2,000
$2,000
3 Bed
$2,887
$2,887
4 Bed
$3,240
$2,754 – $3,726
$1k$2.6k$4.3k
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.

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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

Steady
2211020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 0311 Complaints 7DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

0 total
  • No violations
    0

311Top Complaints

7 total
  • Bulky Items
    2
  • Metal/Household Appliances
    1
  • Graffiti Removal
    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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05 / 10

The landlord.

LOMBARD,V J & C M LIVING TRUST

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
B6.6
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.3
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1925Building constructed1 units
  2. nowLOMBARD,V J & C M LIVING TRUSTOwner of record per HPD registration.
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1925
Building constructed
1 units
now
Current owner: LOMBARD,V J & C M LIVING TRUST
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

5 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 7, 2026

    Information-Only — Call

  • 311MEDIUMJan 31, 2026

    Graffiti Removal — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMJun 24, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMSep 9, 2019

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMSep 9, 2019

    Metal/Household Appliances

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,360 – $1,840
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,539 – $2,082
    4% aboveArea: $1,738
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,947 – $2,634
    14% aboveArea: $2,000
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,499 – $3,381
    2% aboveArea: $2,887
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,754 – $3,726
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 90044

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Willowbrook is an unincorporated community in South LA with deep roots and a strong sense of resilience. It's one of the most affordable areas in the county, with improving transit access via the Blue Line and proximity to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital.

AffordableResilientTransit-AccessibleWorking-ClassCommunity

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

24
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 4 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Figueroa / Century81-13196
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Figueroa / Century81
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Century / Figueroa117-13196
    0.2 mi4 min
  • Century / Figueroa117
    0.2 mi4 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Charles W. Barrett ElementaryKG-5
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Bret Harte Preparatory Middle6-8
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Ninety-Fifth Street ElementaryKG-5
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Dr. Owen Lloyd Knox ElementaryKG-6
    0.7 mi14 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Ednovate - South La College Prep9-12
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Watts Learning CenterKG-5
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Alliance Judy Ivie Burton Technology Academy High9-12
    0.4 mi8 min

At a glance

Year built1925
Total units1

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