2445 South Barrington, LA, CA90064 -This apartment was built in 1960’s or 70’s, there was no air conditioning for the Summer/Winter seasons. Unlike old days, Los Angeles is hot and cold now, so check out the heating/cooling system inside unit and the tap water. They’ve deliberately replaced taps with narrow water flow to conserve water service fee. I’ve moved out due to ant issues, some sweet food leftover outside, I saw a swamp of ants in my apartment. I think some pest or at least ants live inside of walls. It’s not cheap compared to its condition, it’s not even close to the average considering management. The maintenance man Pedro is very rude, nobody is honest, and nobody in this building is speaking English. The home had not been ready until the day I moved in, so their repairman kept coming and going and just used my bathroom without even asking as if it was his home. I think they’re charging the cost for the wall paint and flooring, etc., to the previous tenant, but not actually doing the work. The islam man landlord is the greediest ever, there was some pause during I was very busy with a new place. So this horrible place had been forgotten for a while, and I received my deposit check in the next year of February when I moved out the previous year of July. I guess this landlord was not going to give the money back unless I ask. He tried to hide when there had been a burglary in mail box. No security camera/person. Just don’t go, and find another place with the same money. ...

The landlord Shamin guy is a disgusting Iranian immigrant who will access to your apartment without any notice within a minute you late for one rent payment. Only one knock, and using his master key and just coming in to your place anytime. I got out immediately as soon my lease ended, and when I moved out, absolutely over-charging for everything. I worked hard to clean up everything inside, but they charge everything anyway. Don’t expect your security deposit will be returned. There was even a charge for moving out trash, not inside of unit, outside in the trash bin. This guy charged for trash in the trash bin. And their maintenance guys are hispanic, I don’t think they are legal people in the U.S. I remember the first day of moving in, one of their workers used my bathroom, stole my toilet paper took out from my closet, and made my toilet mess. True story. And Shamin already charged for a wall stain that I hadn't marked since my first day. I couldn’t believe. Worst apartment I’ve ever lived in Los Angeles. This landlord is crazy about money, and charging for every move you step. ...

BEWARE OF THIS PLACE! It’s not worth it no matter how desperate you are! All of the negative reviews about this place all over the internet are true! There is a long history here of managers abusing their power, including ILLEGALLY entering apartments with NO prior notice (24 hours or otherwise) when they think no one is home (which is a violation of tenant rights)! The guy who pretends he is the owner, Shamin, isn’t much better. He will avoid acknowledging management problems or make excuses for them. It’s not unlikely that making reasonable complaints here (which inevitably result from living here) will lead to staff trying to set you up to cover their own mistakes. If the staff doesn’t like you (for any random reason), they will use petty and unprofessional tactics on you. If you rely on the 1 elevator instead of the stairs, they will keep the elevator turned off as long as possible after being cleaned, even after the cleaning people have cleared it for use. If there is an issue with payment, it will be brought up publicly in front of other tenants instead of discreetly in the office. Don't expect that paying your rent on time and treating the staff with respect will save you from the mistreatment here. The people who run this place have no common decency or respect for other people. They will take advantage of you every chance they get – when they’re actually around; there is no residential manager and the office is almost always empty. This place is criminally dangerous! A worker climbed up a tree onto our balcony and ILLEGALLY trespassed after we told him to stop. The manager never even apologized and actually excused his behavior! The worker was never fired and they begged us not to call the police yet within a week, another apartment was broken into and vandalized. Still, no one was fired and no cops were called. The parking garage gate is constantly broken and stuck in a wide open position so any random person can gain access to the building. As a result, the code constantly needs to be changed on the clickers. Additionally, sometimes the lights in the parking garage go out and it’s completely dark – very dangerous! The building is wired horribly. You never know which electrical outlet is going to spark at you when you try to use it. Outlets are set up near sinks instead of wide open counters, making it complicated and dangerous to navigate. There are times when the hot water gets shut off WITHOUT NOTICE. The water pipes are also very rusty, so expect to see orange and brown water coming out. Expect to be cleaning on a constant basis otherwise mold/mildew will start growing within days. Maintenance is slow here so when the washer and/or dryer units break, it can be weeks to months before they are fixed. A washer once sat with the dirtiest, smelliest water sitting in it for almost an entire month! The carpets in the hallways are disgusting and have stains all over them that look disconcertingly old. The carpet in the hallways is probably from the 1970s (it looks like the “original”). Seems like the management here has never heard of “steam cleaning” a carpet… The cleaning people use products that smell incredibly toxic! If you have to use the elevator, you may find yourself trying to hold your breath because the “clean smell” is so overwhelming. (Not to mention the fact that the one and only elevator in the building does NOT have any legal permit posted - most buildings at least have an expired certificate posted…) The call box sometimes randomly stops working so you’ll never know if you can buzz someone up or not until they get there. At least one time the mail wasn’t delivered because the code to get in wasn’t working and the manager wouldn’t answer her phone (big shocker!). The postal worker just left without delivering the mail that day, thanks to the horrible management here. So expect delays in getting your mail if you live here – that is, if it isn’t stolen after it finally gets into the building. On multiple occasions, checks have been stolen from the office mail box. There are lots of problems here with the mail… If your unit is close to any of the stairs, expect your apartment to shake as people use them. Also expect a shaking and/or loud slam anytime someone comes through the building’s front or side doors. The walls are super thin so expect to hear your neighbors and for them to hear you. You’ll also hear anyone in the hallway too. If you do not live on the top floor, it sounds like elephants live upstairs. There are constantly homeless people out front yelling profanities and insults – especially at night. Expect to hear the police and helicopters during the day (also stopping traffic right in front of the building) and firetruck sirens in the middle of the night because of a fire or domestic dispute from the homeless who reside in the alley and under the freeway just a few doors down. Money is wasted here on cosmetic, superficial changes to manipulate and entice new customers instead of focusing on the structural changes that actually need fixing. Don't let the lobby fool you – it’s the nicest part of the entire building. Any functional changes that are made to this building are most likely the result of a major fire breaking out (like the one in 2009), a lawsuit, or some government enforcement. Whatever amount they’re asking for rent is probably too much considering the quality presented. There are many places that are much cheaper yet with much better upkeep and at least halfway decent management. This place is not a cheap find, it’s a scam. Read the reviews and find a better spot! If you do happen to move here: - Make sure you list anything that isn’t perfect in excruciating detail on the move-in sheet or it will likely be used against you later. They will look for any reason to keep your deposit here. - Make sure you get everything in writing and trust nothing that isn't; Read your lease thoroughly before signing it and take nothing for granted! The people who run this building are incredibly petty and vindictive and will use anything they can against you. They are not beyond writing lies so make sure to keep your own documentation in excruciating detail. Take pictures! Be ready to use your camera whenever dealing with “management” here as they have been known to lie and deny basic tenant rights! You've been warned! ...