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608 W 42ND ST

Los Angeles, CA 90037
B+
LucidIQ Score
608 W
42ND ST
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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 · 90037
Neighborhood overview
South LA→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 90037
See full breakdown→
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
University Park· 1.26 miSouth LA· 1.42 miSouth LA· 1.46 miSouth LA· 1.83 miWest Adams· 2.64 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 24 days ago. Sourced from HPD, DOB, 311, and Lucid Rents data syncs.

608 W 42ND ST — Rent Intelligence for South LA, LA

South LA · Los Angeles, CA 90037
Built 20212 units
Current rent range
$1,360 – $3,726 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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South LA · 0 reviews
1 open violation on file; though LEE owns 594 buildings across the metro, and 1BR rents -9% vs neighborhood median.
Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age5 ybuilt 2021
311 complaints3last 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
December
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Potential savings: ~5% by timing your move to April.

Units Historic Rent 3 listings

2 Bed$2,7501 listing
3 Bed$2,6002 listings
4 Bed$3,2001 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range South LA

Studio
$1,300
$1,300
1 Bed
$1,995
$1,995
2 Bed
$2,290
$1,947 – $2,634
3 Bed
$2,940
$2,499 – $3,381
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
111002026
HPD Violations 1311 Complaints 3DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

1 total
  • All HPD violations
    1

311Top Complaints

3 total
  • Service Not Complete
    2

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 1 HPD records
05 / 10

The landlord.

LEE

Portfolio of 594 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
B7.0
Averaged across 594 buildings
594
buildings
3.5
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

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  • B+1700 GRAFTON STEcho Park7.6 / 10
  • B+347 S AVENUE 16Lincoln Heights7.6 / 10
  • B+5242 E BORLAND ROADEl Sereno7.6 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 2021Building constructed2 units
  2. nowLEEOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 594 buildings.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

608 W 42ND ST · South LA · 34.007° N, -118.284° W
44
Walk
23
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
7 schools nearby6 min
The neighborhood

South LA

South LA along Vermont Avenue is a working-class residential area with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. The community is predominantly Latino, with taco trucks, corner markets, and churches anchoring daily life.

10,368buildings tracked3.4avg LucidIQ$1,995median 1BR
69,064population$52kmedian income75%renters
AffordableWorking-ClassResidentialDiverseCommunity Feel
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
20202030
2021
Building constructed
2 units
now
Current owner: LEE
Portfolio includes 594 buildings.

Recent Activity

2 events
  • 311MEDIUMMar 24, 2026

    Service Not Complete — recycLA Service Provider

  • 311MEDIUMJan 27, 2026

    Service Not Complete — recycLA Service Provider

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,360 – $1,840
    23% aboveArea: $1,300
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,539 – $2,082
    9% belowArea: $1,995
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $1,947 – $2,634
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,499 – $3,381
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,754 – $3,726
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 90037

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

South LA along Vermont Avenue is a working-class residential area with a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. The community is predominantly Latino, with taco trucks, corner markets, and churches anchoring daily life.

AffordableWorking-ClassResidentialDiverseCommunity Feel

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

23
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • Figueroa / Vernon81-13196
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Figueroa / Vernon81
    0.2 mi5 min
  • Figueroa / 47th81-13196
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Figueroa / 47th81
    0.4 mi8 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • West Vernon Avenue ElementaryKG-5
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Menlo Avenue ElementaryKG-8
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Marguerite Poindexter Lamotte ElementaryKG-5
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Manual Arts Senior High9-12
    0.5 mi9 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Global Education AcademyKG-8
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Ednovate - Usc Hybrid High College Prep9-12
    0.6 mi13 min
  • Kipp Vida Preparatory AcademyKG-4
    0.7 mi13 min

At a glance

Year built2021
Total units2

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