All 22 tenant reviews.

“We just moved our daughter here and we have been very pleased with the apartment. Joe the manager, has been very helpful and efficient with all our requests. The apartment was painted and had new carpet. They have landscaped the front and it looks nice. She has her own parking space in the secured lot below. Several nights there was a security guard in the lot. You cannot enter the building without a key. So far it has been very quiet. There were a few minor repairs that needed to be done and they were all taken care of in a timely manor. The area is a mix of private homes and apartments.”

“PROS: Location, affordable (?), own parking spot. CONS: Considering the rent is also intended to cover some of the building common areas' maintenance, be warned that amenities such as "Pool(s)" and "Sundeck(s)" are not available. The pool, which is more like a bathtub, hasn't been operative for years and the so called sundeck was always filthy and not taken care at all. Despite the fact that they somehow exist, no one is allowed to the floor in which this amenities are (the roof, 5th floor). Reason? Here we go with a different amenity offered as "Limited Access". The building was invaded with outsiders partying on the roof (I would guess with some tenants). They now have decided to have security during the night, but happens that there's still access to the roof through the stairs (which are extremely hidden, the access is from outside the building and no sign or what so ever to get there). Parties are still held, but in a more controlled way... but still happens to be an illegal practice according to the management. Next amenity: Parking space / garage? You get assigned a maximum of 2 spots per apartment and of course you have to pay for it (I guess is what they call "garage"), a one-time fee though (which in some internet sites says is $0, but it isn't)... but that parking space sounds like something for visitors? 4 spots are assigned for visitors, which are commonly used by people that either does not want to pay for an extra private spot (up to 2) or by a third car belonging to one of the apartments. You have to be lucky and before I forget, this is only if you have the combination/clicker to the Lobby level Parking with entrance on Hudson (there are the 4 spots). 4 visitors for a 96-units-building of at least 2 rooms each... non sense. Next amenity: On-Site Laundry There are in fact washers and dryers (not all working) available on site. But there's one trick to this formula: Is a card-based system and the box/machine to charge the cards is not available for tenants... in fact, is not even in the building! So you can't really do laundry when ever you want because you depend on the management office having recharged laundry cards. Murphy's Law: When you really need to do laundry, they will be out of laundry cards and they might even suggest for you to go somewhere else. As an amenity, is more like gambling. About the rest of the amenities offered: the elevator is very slow, once in a while one of them (out of 2) would stop working and hopefully is not the one that goes to the "P" Level (underground parking level). Why? The only stairs that can get you down there are not accessible from inside the building! You have to go around the building to the back side of it, pass one gate and then through a smelly, dark and hidden stair (which is somehow connected with the stairs that takes people to the 5th floor). That's with amenities. Hazards: MOLD. Apartments: Whenever it rains you'll see maintenance and someone from the office going around the 4th floor "repairing" leaks. The repair consist of spraying primer on the affected area of the ceiling; and the smell of the apartment will tell you how bad the mold problem is. Bathrooms have no window and the vent system is not great, which creates a new source of mold in the shower and surroundings. Parking: Whenever it rains you'll see waterfalls in both parking areas. What's amazing is that the source of the waterfalls are in the middle of nowhere, meaning that the leakage, mold and pipe issues are completely out of control. When you realize that some of this thing went through 5-6 floors in an unknown way, the structure has to be horribly affected. I'm unaware about the sanitary control on this building, but the mold issue (not to mention some considerable size roaches) is a definite rejection from the sanitary department. The Management: Although they have managed to "clean" the building's environment, they are very shady. Have a safe copy of your contract and every piece of evidence about your living situation (even copies of the repair request's sheets). As a basic exercise, try looking for HPG Management on Google (the one who manages Hollywood Terrace Apts (HTA) and I don't remember which one else). Any luck? besides the contact to the HTA, you won't find anything. Then when there's a major problem and you go to the office downstairs looking for explanations and having they signing a simple agreement, they will refuse to do it, adding (and I quote here) "We are not HPG Management." When trying to get a receipt for a rent check, the lady wrote her initials only in the slip that goes to us, making sure her initials where not copied onto the stack they keep as their receipt copies. Some months ago the police would come to the building nearly as much as the guy from USPS. Weird stuff was happening, taking people out handcuffed, etc... I haven't seen this things for a couple of months as for now, but who knows. Actually once I called the police because someone had broken in the apartment in front and both officers had an unanimous suggestion: "you better find another place." So it's your call... If it's convenient and you don't mind the CONS, go for it. Just don't complain.”

“I was recently assaulted at the building, it completely sucks. There is no security and the front door has no door handle, it's just a wire coat type hanger that opens it. There are people doing drugs and stray animals in the stairwell. People park in your space, they raise the rent often, the hallways smell like puke, and the management doesn't care. The staff has absolutly no respect for their tenants and they main company doesn't care about complaints. Visit it and you will see what everyone is talking about. Although bring a weapon since you may assaulted by a local gang member. As a guy I can deal with it but I would never bring a female here.”

“This place still looks like a complete dump. Claim "We are re-modeling" * sniff sniff* BULL**** the place is an embarrassment for them and I will not invite co-workers or friends because of this dive. The parking garage looks like the Reaper lives/hides, I have no gotten a parking spot and have been here for than a month, the elevators are SUPER slow, still have to pay to do laundry in a filthy room seems ironic, OH AND the so called, 'new' landlord has offensive and unprofessional mannerism. this place should just go out of business already...gross”

“I lived there for 1 yr. I have to say that the building itself is pretty good price for 2 br, 2 bath, parking space... in Hollywood area. However, A SERIOUS PROBLEM is.... this apt is full of junkies. I was even able to smell some cracks and heroine stuffs on corners. At the time I lived there, I've seen a lot of drug dealers and their customers in every floor!!! Some of them lives in several units, more annoying and insecure thing is that they're always bringing people from nowhere. I'm not joking. I mean... I smoke only weed sometimes but WHO WANTS TO LIVE IN CLASS A DRUG MALLS. And the WORST thing is that 2 managers don't care about this, Ah.... they don't care about your DEPOSIT neither. So, my suggest is **** this apt.”

“When I first moved here in the end of 97 the building was in pretty good shape but it slowly began to decline as time went on. There were pot dealers on the 2nd floor and prostitutes in the same apartment. There were loud parties every Fri & Sat night and several times these parties would spill over to the hallways, roof and the never working jacuzzi area. People would constantly vomit in the common areas and hallways and one time one gentlemen defecated in the elevator, the hallway and the parking garage before he made his get away. Yumm! The people above me on the 2nd floor had a house full of people who fought constantly and would throw things all night. It was like living below a working bowling alley. And to top it all off, the security guard was caught on tape getting his "freak on" in the non working jacuzzi with two, not one ------ mamas! Live entertainment! Also, the street surrounding the building was incredibly loud with drunks, clubbers, and bums who could care less your dumb --- has to work in the morning. Also, drug dealers and crack heads would get high in the walk way behind the building on a regular basis. The management was completely ------ and would not fix anything ever. My apartment FLOODED EVERY TIME it rained. The whole apartment and both bedrooms. I was on the first floor. It was a nightmare! I would not recommend this building to anyone. The only good thing about it was the AC blew cold.”

“BEST PART AT THE BOTTOM!!!! So not only has my apartment been FLOODED not once, not twice, not three times, not four times but FIVE TIMES. Ruining very expensive cosmetics etc. The people above me keep me up ALL NIGHT LONG. I had complained about them for TWO MONTHS before the manager even said anything to them about it. The elevators are always disgusting. Throw up, spit, pee etc. There are always always flies and gnats in my apartment. I am A SUPER CLEAN person. No dirty dishes, no men (ha) no dirty laundry etc. There has been mold in my shower for over two months... nothing has been done about it. My closet doors have been missing since I moved in, i requested for them to be put back on over 3 months ago. Still no closet doors. My Dishwasher doesn't work. THIS IS THE BEST PART:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::; Last week I had told the manager VERBALLY that my ac was leaking when i turned it on. So this morning.. i am in bed.. in my UNDERWEAR... and i see (through the crack in my door leading from my room to my sink) someone rustling underneath my sink!!!!!! I FREAKED out.. and said 'EXCUSE ME???" the man says "yes?" i said "WHO THE HELL ARE YOU AND WHY ARE YOU IN MY APARTMENT?!" I had nooo idea who this man was... I get up, and obviously he catches a glimpse of me in my freaking underwear. The manager decided to give them a ------- key to my apartment because I didnt answer the door. IT IS ILLEGAL TO ENTER A RESIDENCE UNLESS YOU GIVE 24 HOUR NOTICE. Which I was NOT given. I have called the LA Department of Housing today.”

“It's really quite sad here. The building is in terrible repair and the fit and finish of the rooms is quite bad. Neighbors are noisy at all hours of the day. The management is typically passive to downright unfriendly and is hardly helpful. Though office hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm, they're hardly available. They live in their place of employment and they still can't make it on time?! Additionally there is often the smell of old beer and urine in the halls, a generally disgusting "nasty dorm" like atmosphere and state or repair, cockroaches, other vermin, and free water. Yay! Avoid this place unless you like paying $1700 for a decapitated dorm room.”

“Look. This place is about as cheap as it gets in LA. There are some positives to this place. First, is its location. It is within walking distance to just about everything you need and more. The Hollywood Farmers Market is just a couple of blocks away on Sunday mornings. The Arclight, Amoeba music, any clubs, the Hollywood Bowl, Chinese Theatre, great food, all within walking distance as well. The Red line is also just a few blocks away for easy commuting to downtown. Another positive is this place has parking. There are plenty of apartments in LA and in this area that don't include parking so you are at war every time you park, and then pray that no one touches your car. Of course for finding a place so cheap in LA you are going to have to deal with some stuff. The grounds aren't as taken care of as they could be (like they could be if you payed more for rent). Besides that, I have found that if you complain loud enough, and you aren't an ------- (meaning if you are a nice human being) Lawrence will kindly fix your problem. The only other negative, which is actually my main complaint, is that this place is just plain noisy. I can hear everything that anyone says out on the street. Since this is a block from Hollywood Blvd. it can get really loud. I don't get good sleep here. If you are unfortunate enough to get an apartment that looks inward to a courtyard, then you will be looking at the terrible groundskeeping at all times. Best to steer clear from those apmts. My advice to the apartment complex owners is to do a total makeover of the hallways and entrance. Give it all some fresh paint. Replace the sun-stained carpet with some tile. It lasts longer and looks nicer. Invest in a little more upkeep.”

“This place is awful.. for all the reasons everyone else said.. And so much more.. There's nothing but illegal immigrants living there and they play their latin jungle music all hours of the day and the mangers are never there.. It's been two months since I've been out of the lease and we still haven't got our deposit back.. Huge rent for ---- place.. DON'T DO IT!!!!!!”

“that a place this terrible is still in bussines. The two "managers" that are a very tacky couple live in the builing and you still never get anything taken care of. Stench in the hallways is almost unbearable, my neighbors place was completely flooded for 4 days and nothing was ever done for him, cocroaches everywhere, my car was broken into in thier "secured and patrolled" parking structure, and get this....We went through a few security guards within about a month and ended up with this phsycopathic raging militant lunatic who was screaming at the entire complex from the courtyard "lights out, it's 10 o'clock!" then went up to the piss pool on the roof. When he got there he found a girl with a glass of wine. Oh boy did this piss him off, duh the pool closes at 10pm, what was she thinking??? So, anyway words were exchanged, he got physical, she struggled, he beat the ---- out of her. No joke, she lived in the apartment right next to me and I had to give a statement. The best part is, nothing ever happened to the guy, or the company he worked for, and the "manager" guy, I think his name is Martin, told me he really like that security guard and he wants someone just like him. So, my point is DO NOT MOVE HERE!!! there are much better places everywhere. The neighbors where all pretty cool though :)”

“This place is a complete joke.The two jokers in management do not care at all.They dont know ----.Do not rent here.There is no rooftop pool,never cleaned and disgusting.In room fireplace.No,never worked.Really unclean.Filthy halls.Smells like urine everywhere.You get get way more for your money somewhere else!!!!”

“DON'T DO IT, FOR IT WILL BE REGRETTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PROMISE”

“This pace is old damp, roaches are inside the walls everywhere, mice run around the hall. There are a ton of drugs in the building and the mamagement people are a couple that live there, they get in fights, drop the f bomb in front of their kids and residences, steal mail packages, just crooks in general.”

“Management is the worst I've ever seen. That Martin Lawrence guy that runs the place has an IQ of 1. The ENTIRE BUILDING is mice and cockroach infested, falling apart, they don't have a repair guy. <br><br>Dangerous, ------ neighborhood, drug deals, shootings (inside the building), bad people, the security guardjust gets drunk in the back of the building. Elevators smell like piss.<br><br>DON'T LIVE HERE, IT"S A NIGHTMARE”

“I used to live in that building and I had mice!!! The kitchen smelled like urine and when I had mice all the management did was give me traps they didnt' get an exterminator. The fire place didn't work and never got fixed. Anytime we needed things fixed it took forever. And if you live where you can watch drug deals on the corner all night long instead of tv is not where you want to be!!”

“I dont know why these people are writing bad things. This building is great. I have lived here over 8 years and the staff is great,management is available when I need them. And I think the people that wrote these bad reviews must have been getting evicted because only the people that were getting evicted write things like this other wise why would you stay in a place that is so supposedly terrible.And for the record I seen them put a new roof and repaired the jaquizzi(several times and people abuse it).but the roof does not leak and I live on the top floor.”

“This place sucks. Management is never there, our apt flooded and they never replaced our carpet, our neighbors had so much water damage their wall caved in, plus they didn't clean the rooftop pool/jacuzzi in about 6 mo's... it was black. bad choices.”

“These people refuse to have anything fixed by a professional. The building is falling apart and they just slab more tacky paint over it. It rains in my bedroom all over my things and they just don't care to have it fixed. I'm sure if it was their apartment, it would have been fixed right away.”

“The roof leaks, so everytime it rains the whole building is a mess. The moisture causes black mold to grow in the ceilings and walls. The landlords refuse to have a professional fix the roof or remove the mold. The building is also infested with mice and cockroaches. Plus the landlords have raised the rent on me almost two hundred dollars a month in two years, while they refuse to fix anything. The faucet in our bathroom leaks so hard you could fill up a glass with water in less than 30 seconds. And our air conditioner has never worked. But all they'll do is raise the rent.”