Meticulously restored 1920’s apartment, located on a private walk street on the Westlake/Echo Park border. Built in 1924, the historic Belmont Square complex (David Witmer Architect) merges the popular California bungalow court archetype with connected duplex apartments facing into a secluded garden walkway. Belmontsquare.org for more info on this historic property.

Enter into a large and spacious main living area with double hung wood windows and gorgeous front door - all bringing in light throughout the day. A large 4x12 closet with an oversized oak door and florentine glass is perfect for your home office or walk-in closet.

The kitchen is brand new with 12 linear feet of counter space, gorgeous maple cabinets, floating shelves and a large pantry. Ample lighting controls include under-counter LED lighting and playful wall and ceiling lights.

The bathroom is a perfect restoration of what was built here 100 years ago. The original cast iron tub was removed, replumbed, reglazed and put back in place. A 1950’s pedestal sink and modern Kohler faucet round out the look. The bedroom has two large windows, a rebuilt closet and floating shelves. There is a full-size washer/dryer just outside the bedroom and a brand new MiniSplit Heat/AC.

This apartment has meticulous attention to detail everywhere you turn. Brand new white oak floors (yes real-wood) with a Bona Traffic matte finish. The front windows were installed four years ago and all back windows are brand new Milgards. Contemporary lighting includes wall and ceiling fixtures from Schoolhouse, Artemide, ColorCord and InCommonWith. There are also mid century Vintage lights in the bedroom and office.

The private front patio is a great place to hangout under your own avocado tree. There is a hose bib and plenty of space for your plants. Columbia Place is a private walk street so you are spared much of the car and pedestrian traffic and noise that comes with it. Mostly what you see and hear are the trees and birds.

The apartment is centrally located, close to coffee shops, restaurants and Yoga on glendale blvd and also very close to the arts and culture of downtown LA. We are a 20 minute walk to Echo Park Lake, but only a 5 minute walk to Vista Hermosa Park, which is one of the great secrets of this area.

This is a dense neighborhood. There is only street parking available and it can be challenging to find parking spots close by in the evenings once everyone comes home from work. Permit parking passes are available and finding spots to park during the day is rarely an issue.

Rent is $2,400 per month + $60 for Water/Sewer charges
Electric, Gas and Internet utilities are the tenant’s responsibility.

About This Lister

I'm a documentary filmmaker and fixer of old homes. I've lived in LA for ten years and was in NYC before that. I started buying rental properties as a hedge against the ups and downs of the artist lifestyle. Over time I've learned that there is great artistry and love in fixing old homes and sharing them.