1034 Laguna Ave

Charming 1930s hardwood floored apartment up (about 45) stairs from the street with views of Echo Park Lake and mountains from the living room. Huge arched window, and good light throughout, set in a compound with a creative community of neighbors who have been residents for decades. The unit is in a duplex, with one shared wall, there is another 6 unit building on the property. You would be living in a community of other renters in adjacent apartments with shared outdoor space, many mature long time tenants, mostly artists. Events are held in a garden behind the unit by owner, which is an arts non-profit. Artist talks, outdoor gatherings and fundraisers with notice and invitations given. Kitchen has new fridge/freezer, a gas stove and full sized dishwasher, twin sinks with garbage disposal. Apartment has bonus room large enough for an office or to use as the bedroom. Mini split A/C for those extra hot days. Gas wall furnace for heat. Tank-less water heater. Newly renovated bathroom. There is a huge walk-in closet not photographed that is 5x5 feet. Washer and dryer are one story below shared with other residents. Walking distance to Echo Park Lake, popular Sunset Blvd amenities, and metro buses, many restaurants, shops and banks. Property manager onsite. Street parking only. One year lease. Owner pays water. Residents pay utilities, gas, electric and trash, wifi etc. This is a non-smoking facility outside and in. There are many stairs on this hillside property. Trash bins and recycling are in the alley behind. We can talk about pets. A $300 cleaning fee is held from security deposit upon departure. There is no parking space. No outside storage allowed. A key code for front and backgate keeps the locked property of 8 units private.