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539 W 91ST ST

Los Angeles, CA 90044

539 W 91ST ST is a mid-century 1956 building, 5 units in Willowbrook, LA. Owned by SOTO. Public records show 176 open violations, 29 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 5 units.

B-
LucidIQ Score
539 W
91ST ST
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  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
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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
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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 28 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

539 W 91ST ST — Rent Intelligence for Willowbrook, LA

Willowbrook · Los Angeles, CA 90044
Built 19565 units
Current rent range
$1,360 – $3,726 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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South LA · 0 reviews
176 open violations across 5 units (35.2/unit); worst-performing building in SOTO's 64 buildings portfolio — but rent-stabilized with 5 stabilized units.
Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations176last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units5DHCR records
Building age70 ybuilt 1956
311 complaints29last 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
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below 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.

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
4321020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 176311 Complaints 29DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

176 total
  • All HPD violations
    176

311Top Complaints

29 total
  • Bulky Items
    10
  • Illegal Dumping Pickup
    5
  • Electronic Waste
    1
  • Illegal Dumping Item Pickup
    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 176 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

SOTO

Portfolio of 64 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
B7.2
Averaged across 64 buildings
64
buildings
3.6
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

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Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1956Building constructed5 units
  2. nowSOTOOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 64 buildings.
08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
195019601970198019902000201020202030
1956
Building constructed
5 units
2026
Rent stabilization on file
5 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: SOTO
Portfolio includes 64 buildings.

Recent Activity

17 events
  • 311MEDIUMJan 7, 2026

    Illegal Dumping Item Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMMar 8, 2025

    Illegal Dumping Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMMar 8, 2025

    Bulky Items — Call

  • 311MEDIUMMar 7, 2025

    Illegal Dumping Pickup — Call

  • 311MEDIUMMar 3, 2025

    Bulky Items — Self Service

  • 311MEDIUMNov 25, 2020

    Illegal Dumping Pickup

  • 311MEDIUMNov 19, 2020

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMMar 11, 2020

    Illegal Dumping Pickup

  • 311MEDIUMOct 23, 2019

    Bulky Items

  • 311MEDIUMAug 16, 2019

    Bulky Items

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

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 7 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Figueroa / Colden81-13196
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Figueroa / Colden81
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Figueroa / Colden81-13196
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Figueroa / Colden81
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Bret Harte Preparatory Middle6-8
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Manchester Avenue Elementary1-6
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Danny J. Bakewell, Sr., Primary CenterKG
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Charles W. Barrett ElementaryKG-5
    0.5 mi10 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Ednovate - South La College Prep9-12
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Watts Learning CenterKG-5
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Kipp Academy Of Opportunity5-8
    0.5 mi9 min

At a glance

Year built1956
Total units5
RSO units5

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