Finding this Art Deco Apartment Building in Hancock Park was a pleasant surprise while taking an ‘alternative’ route to avoid road construction on my way to work.  Yes, I’m one of those crazy Angelenos who gets impatient in traffic, especially when you’re given one blocks notice that the road ahead is under repair… which seems to be happening a lot these days.  So to avoid the intersection of Beverly and LaBrea,  I took a back route that led me onto Sycamore,  just 1 block east of LaBrea (and yes I did my best to observe the posted speed limits signs and slow down for those horrible road bumps put in place for people just like me).

Shining like a beacon of light on my  morning commute,  I made a mental note to drive back there after work and take a few photos. I’ve seen this building in years past, but it looks better. Crisper. Cleaner. Whiter. My research shows that this Historical Apartment Building (LA Historical Cultural Monument 858) changed hands in June of 2012. Built in 1929, this apartment building has 13 units: 4 two-bedroom units and 9 one-bedroom units.  Old photos I found online show peeling paint and stucco that needed repair. I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for anything deco and it warms my heart to see some of LA’s deco jewels being repaired and preserved. Just a few weeks ago we lost a commercial Art Deco building on N. La Brea avenue and Willoughby known as the Morgan, Walls and Clement Building, with little or no warning.

According to the buildings entry system, the property is managed by Essential Management at 310 625-9107.  I couldn’t find any reviews on yelp for this building or the management company, at least not in regards to this building specifically. I did find a negative online review for Essential Management for a building in the San Fernando Valley, however, I have no idea if they’re the same people in charge of this building. None the less, I’m happy to enjoy her historic beauty as she celebrates her 85th birthday.