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HomeNeighborhoodsUniversal City
B
3.6/5

Universal City Report Card

91608 · 5 buildings tracked

B

Building Quality

Average building score

C

Safety

Based on violent crime rate

A

Maintenance

Violations per building

D

Responsiveness

Complaints per building

Buildings

5

Violations

1

Complaints

39

Reviews

0

Neighborhood Pulse

Low Activity
Violations/Bldg

0.2

Below avg

Complaints/Bldg

7.8

Above avg

Reviews

0

Tenant reviews

Most Flagged Buildings

B

555 E UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD DR, Los Angeles, CA 91608

1 violations0 complaints
B

3860 N LANKERSHIM BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 91608

0 violations2 complaints
B

2023 WC FIELDS DR, Los Angeles, CA 91608

0 violations1 complaints
B

2024 WC FIELDS DR, Los Angeles, CA 91608

0 violations1 complaints
C

3838 N LANKERSHIM BLVD, Los Angeles, CA 91608

0 violations35 complaints

Universal City Vibe Check

Universal City is essentially Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk -- it's an entertainment destination more than a residential neighborhood, but a handful of apartment and condo complexes cater to entertainment industry workers who want a short commute.

EntertainmentTourist HubUrbanAccessibleUnique

Pros

  • ✓Universal Studios proximity
  • ✓CityWalk dining and entertainment
  • ✓Metro Red Line
  • ✓101 freeway access

Cons

  • ✗Tourist crowds
  • ✗Not a real neighborhood
  • ✗Very limited residential options
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Frequently Asked Questions About Universal City

4 questions answered

Universal City (91608) has 5 tracked buildings with an average building quality score of 3.6 out of 5. Building scores are based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Buildings in the 91608 zip code have a combined 1 housing violations on record (an average of 0.2 per building). You can browse individual buildings on Lucid Rents to see their specific violation history.

Universal City (91608) has 5 tracked buildings with 1 violations and 39 complaints. Visit the Lucid Rents neighborhood rankings to see how Universal City (91608) compares to other Los Angeles neighborhoods by safety, building quality, and maintenance.

Many buildings in Los Angeles have rent-stabilized units. Browse buildings in Universal City (91608) on Lucid Rents to check the rent stabilization status of individual buildings in the 91608 zip code.

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B

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Demographics

U.S. Census ACS estimates

Population

56

Median Income

$57k

Renters

100%

Median Age

26.1

Walkability & Transit

50

Good Transit

93 transit stops nearby

9

Rail Stops

84

Bus Stops

Neighborhood Rankings

Fewer violations than 28% of neighborhoods

Better rated than 8% of neighborhoods