I loved living here. I recently moved out for business reasons but this is my favorite place I…read morelived thus far. The view from my balcony was bliss every morning overlooking the pool and peaking mountains of Runyon canyon. My neighbors were super cool, and parking was easy and secure. I must say that living in heart of Hollywood was unsettling thinking that it would be noisy but for some reason it was very peaceful within the community area and I'd often forget I'm half a block from the entertaining Hollywood Blvd. The most noise I'd ever hear would be the maintenance team running leaf blowers weekly, and I'm not mad at that because they're keeping the place clean. I loved bringing company over to get a glimpse of my buildings unique ambiance from the lights in the foyer to the tropical vibe on the way to my unit. Oh, and pool is incredible and easy to access since the units aren't far from it. We all know that Hollywood is traffic heavy but getting to and from this place is so easy and once you know the roads and shortcuts, traffic was never an issue unless the Oscars Awards ceremony were around. But even that was awesome because I always had free parking for every cool event in the area and would just walk to the action; including the Hollywood bowl concerts, and movie red carpets, restaurants, and general night life activities. Amazing. Management, Maria, is on top of everything and very helpful if you need it. As long as you're doing your part, she is the sweetest building manger ever. Definitely the best I've had as a renter in LA, she's amazing. If I ever had any problems (which was rare), she would get it solved immediately, usually within 12-24 hours if not sooner. Application, paying rent, and my exit was seamless. My Living in Hollywood experience was very cool because of this place. Thanks again!

On Site Manager is holding our deposit hostage. She had us paint the walls and also stated that…read moreshe would be having the painters paint the entire place and they would be paying 20% and we would be paying 80% After almost 2 years - everyone knows this is NOT legal based on CA Statutes. Tiny tiny spots on the sliding screen and said we have to pay 75 dollars repair - grease on the cook top grate one tiny spot. Old grates - normal wear and tear. Only privacy in the unit by the front were trees they took out - dying - did not even bother putting new trees in pots to replace - visible to street - blinds (large fake wood ones) do not close completely so - no real privacy - Light comes in all night - Horrible - unprofessional management behavior - Cannot even find what management company is actually managing this property other than the same on site manager that is there m - f

ETA: This building is extremely unsafe. Residents are currently being terrorized by this group who…read moreare casing and swarming so they can steal packages as well as do push in robberies which have been rampant. Here's some pics of the group. Management is doing NOTHING to address this. No additional security, they seemingly lease to criminals, they allow illegal airb&b's. This building is going to complete sh*t so fast under the current management and ownership. I would strongly warn anyone considering living here to think twice. This building is unsafe, poorly managed, and the package theft situation is completely out of control. I have had what likely amounts to thousands of dollars in packages stolen from the mailroom or even from directly outside my front door if I do not pick them up immediately. Management is aware that package theft is a major issue in this building, but nothing meaningful is done about it. At a bare minimum, someone from the building should be regularly sweeping the mailroom and placing loose packages into the package lockers. That is not a luxury service. That is basic property management. But they cannot even be bothered to do that consistently. The lack of responsiveness from management is a theme here. When something needs to be fixed, even when it is important, getting a response or resolution is often slow, frustrating, or nonexistent. At any given time, at least one of the elevators seems to be down, and it can take days or even a week to get an elevator repaired. Because of that, residents often have to use the stairwells, which creates its own safety issue. The stairwells and common areas frequently feel unsafe. I have repeatedly encountered people smoking what appears to be hard drugs in the stairwells or right outside the building. Cars are broken into all the time. There is supposedly security patrol, but one person cannot realistically monitor a property of this size and all the problem areas. They clearly need more security coverage, but instead residents are left to deal with the consequences. The building also has constant false fire alarms. The fire alarm goes off so often that it feels like it happens every other day on average. That is not just annoying. It creates alarm fatigue, disrupts residents constantly, and makes it harder to trust that the building is being managed responsibly. The amenities are also a joke. The pool and hot tub have been unusable, and they were broken for a long time before management made any meaningful effort to fix them. And of course, the pool repairs are happening right as summer arrives, when residents would actually want to use it. Between the package theft, lack of safety, unreliable elevators, unsafe stairwells, constant false fire alarms, broken amenities, and management's refusal to take basic action, this building has become an awful place to live. Unfortunately, some of the residents or people coming through the property also make the situation worse. and management knows who they are but enforces no consequences for their crimes. Packages disappear, common areas feel unsafe, and management acts like this is just normal. I would not recommend this building to anyone who wants to feel safe, receive their mail, or live somewhere that is actually managed with care.

Normally I say take online reviews with a grain of salt, but for this one I say buckle up because…read morethe only happy ending is that we broke our lease early and no longer have to live here. The neighborhood, while out of control of the building is not safe especially if you are a single woman. What is in control of the building is how they manage security. Interestingly enough with a reduction in security presence there was an increase in incidents of homeless people entering the property. Often ending up in areas of the building that only people with fob access should have access to like the gym, bathrooms in communal areas and most recently on the 7th floor of the building banging on apartment doors and trying to enter residences. With the last incident we were unable to get ahold of security downstairs at the desk or via the phone. We also never received a response from my email complaint. During our last month here the gate to the parking garage was broken and left wide open, behind said gate are stairwells and elevators that do not require fobs and go directly to the floors where apartments are. In an email sharing the gate is broken, we were told there would be an "increased focus" on monitoring the gate. However every time we left the property there was not a guard at the gate nor at the desk monitoring the cameras. Anecdotal? Yes, but the lack of security lead to a homeless person actively convulsing being found in one of the stairwells. If you advertise a gated parking garage in a neighborhood with high crime rates, then that garage door becomes ineffective at keeping us safe then the building is absolutely responsible for increasing security until it is fixed, which they did not do. Do you enjoy taking the stairs? If you are thinking of living in this building I sure hope so because the elevators are constantly out of service (we're talking multiple times a week). Maybe this has something to do with them letting the inspection lapse by 8 months. Packages are constantly getting stolen, maybe if they hadn't gotten rid of the concierge that was previously available or the day time security this wouldn't be an issue but unfortunately I had 5+ packages stolen in the 16 months I lived here. Maybe they consider 1 package stolen every 3 months good stats, we should check with corporate. During a recent fire alarm test, the building provided less than 14 hours notice that they would be conducting testing for hours the next day. While I understand tests are required, it's against the law to enter residences in non emergent situations without 24 hour notice which unfortunately they did. We were not sent a letter or and email regarding our renewal, but I was called with 1 hour left until the leasing office closed saying if I didn't sign my renewal today our rent would have a significant increase compared to the "special rate" they offered us in the communications we never received. Upon breaking our lease we had to pay 1.5x rent, while it was in our contract we left because our safety had been continuously compromised and they were not willing to negotiate even though they were negligent. We also only received 1/8 of our security deposit back due to them charging us for cleaning regardless of how we left the unit and to repaint even though that's just a business expense for a land lord. A building should not be advertised as "luxury" given the circumstances listed above. I'm not an unreasonable person, I understand that things happen however how a company navigates situations is a true test of their professionalism and unfortunately every situation that occurred was either ignored or we received a canned generic response with no action to prevent things from happening in the future. If you value your safety, your peace of mind or your sanity stay far far away from 5550. Side note, Marcus from the leasing office was always incredibly kind but unfortunately one employee does not make up for our 16 months of being miserable and concerned for our safety. Reducing security and raising rent to maintain your profits is icky, do better.

- A PIG with LIPSTICK ON -- Building and Staff…read more The so called " Relationship Managers" are rude and have ZERO interest in solving concerns after they get you to...sign a lease. They all get COMMISSION so unless you're there to sign on the dotted line.. they have no interest in having any kind of conversation to address your needs. All the ones I've encountered seem Young, BORED, and Disinterested in performing their jobs in a professional manner....and forget about "Good Customer Service".. that's a foreign concept at this establishment . They are SALES PEOPLE ( first and foremost) and the only relationship these " relationship managers " want with you is the one when you're in their office and signing on the dotted line. I asked a " Relationship Manager" for her manager or corporate office contact information , she turned her head and said she can't give out contact information to the general manager nor the corporate office. Huh? Who says that lol. Clearly she's not very bright... like we're not able to GOOGLE and get the AMIDI GROUP ( located in Redwood City, Ca. ) or the General Manager ARGIS contact information? The unfortunate thing about this building is that I have encountered this RUDE behavior from several of these " relationship managers" , not just one! Which make you wonder about the person who is at the top " managing them", to allow this type of behavior reflects badly on MANAGEMENT. Often staff will model how MANAGEMENT behaves...hmmm So in a nutshell , do I recommend this particular Concrete Jungle with their staff of rude ineffective GEN X Sales People? Absolutely not! There's many nicer places in LA with a staff that is also nice CARES about keeping tenants happy so that they'll want to stay...this place clearly just cares about getting your $$$$$. Don't let the fake smiles upon arrival fool you... once you're in... all of that changes!

SkyLux on Wilshire (formerly 1027 Wilshire Apartments) -- 1 out of 5 Stars…read more I am writing this review as both a returning resident and a property management industry professional with experience across luxury, commercial, LIHTC, and Section 8 properties. I was among the first tenants when this building opened as 1027 Wilshire under the Amidi Group three years ago. I recently moved back in four months ago, and the decline since then is significant, deeply concerning, and unacceptable for a property at this price point. Vehicle Break-In -- No Accountability My wife and I had our vehicle broken into within the active security perimeter of this property. Management refused to proactively review their own camera footage or report findings to law enforcement. Instead, we were told a police officer would need to come to the property to obtain the video. A police report had already been filed. Management has cameras throughout this building, can identify the perpetrator, determine which unit or area they accessed, and contact law enforcement directly. That is their professional responsibility. Handing raw footage to a victim who has a personal stake in identifying that person creates a safety and liability risk. This was never done. No follow-up, no resolution, no accountability whatsoever. Security Has Completely Fallen Apart Under the Amidi Group, security was a genuine standout. There were 6 to 7 officers on site at all times conducting active patrols. A security supervisor was present during morning and midday shifts. Tenants were personally contacted when guests arrived after set hours. Officers wore professional suits, some armed and some not, but you could not tell the difference -- and that professionalism alone was a deterrent. Today, security is visibly lazy and inattentive. Posts are not being maintained, patrols are nonexistent, and there is no supervisory presence. For a building experiencing active break-ins and ongoing criminal complaints, this is completely unacceptable. The Tenant Interview Process Is Gone One of the most effective practices under the Amidi Group was a mandatory tenant interview. It did not matter if you had a perfect credit score and strong financials -- if you failed that interview, you were not moving in. That standard protected the community and ensured residents were genuinely committed to maintaining the quality of the building. That process no longer exists. Current residents are now reporting prostitution activity on the sixth floor, with multiple complaints filed and no action taken by management. This is exactly what a rigorous screening process is designed to prevent. Management Is Reactive, Not Proactive Under previous management, every incident report was acknowledged and acted on. Residents received email updates confirming their concern was being addressed, with daily follow-up until resolution. The current management team does none of this. Complaints go unanswered. Incident reports disappear. There is no communication, no accountability, and no follow-through. This is not how a professional property management team operates at any level, let alone a luxury building. Unit Condition at Move-In Was Unacceptable When I moved back in, my furnished unit was not ready for occupancy. I found a pipe stored under the mattress, hair throughout the unit, dirty dishes left from the previous tenant, and a light fixture that flickered constantly. Maintenance came out and the issue was never fixed. I paid out of pocket for a professional deep cleaning just to make the unit livable. That cost should never fall on a resident. Move-in readiness is a basic obligation of property management. Ongoing Safety Hazards Left Unaddressed The entry gate is still not operational, despite management urgently demanding residents get parking stickers. Doors on the fourth floor and in multiple stairwells are being propped open regularly. The elevators do not require key card access, which is a direct security vulnerability given everything happening on this property. Multiple break-ins have been reported with no meaningful response. Prostitution complaints on the sixth floor remain unresolved. This building has a strong foundation and was an excellent place to live under its original management. What it has become under current ownership is a reflection of what happens when professional standards are abandoned. Until Esseks demonstrates real, consistent, and accountable change, I cannot recommend this property to anyone at this time.

I'm so happy with my apartment! Ken was phenomenal to work with during the application process and…read morethe move went smoothly. This location is killer - the walkability to shopping, vegan dining, entertainment and proximity to Hollywood is why I selected the Montecito. Seriously, you can walk everywhere! I'm bummed I don't have a designated parking spot, however, when I do have to drive, I've always been able to find a parking spot on either Hyperion, Sanborn or Sunset. The people in the building are respectful and quiet, and the common areas are always clean. I really wanted a community with a gym, but since I'm so close to Echo Park and the reservoir, it wasn't a deal breaker. Maybe an addition in the future? Anyway, I'm stoked to be here, love my home and am really thankful to Ken and the maintenance crew for taking such great care of me!

I submitted an application for one of their studios on Sanborn st and paid a $200 holding deposit…read more I ended up turning them down on June 25th and was supposed to receive the holding deposit back over a month ago. I provided their Business Manager, Kenderick Carter my new address and I've been calling and emailing him for the past month and a half but as of today, August 7th I still haven't received the deposit back and might have to resort to suing them in order to get it back. My experience with them has been extremely negative, and I don't recommend them.

Hello, since I wasn't able to leave a review from the email I received I'll note it here. I still…read morehaven't heard back from the management company since the email went out. Hopefully major changes can be addressed as this building has lots of issues and improvements are needed. Security in the complex is non existent. Transients are constantly breaking in and accessing this property. They are casing the building and hanging out in the garage/pool area. Security cameras are not helpful especially when constant mail is being stolen. Parking garage gates have issues and are open throughout the day/night. Making transients have easy access to the building. Trash/recycling bins are always full and brings lots of insects and rodents. Pool is not heated and not cleaned as often as it should be plus inside the pool walls are dirty and metal bars are rusty. Tenant bringing homeless and drug addicts into the building. They provide the code to have access to come into the building. We have found drug paraphernalia inside and in the garage. Transients hanging out in laundry room and sleeping in the lobby. Mail theft as residents constantly have things missing and stolen from other tenants or food delivery couriers. Back door/side door gate is always tampered. Constantly see transients walking around back of building and scoping out units to potentially break inside. Police are called often here at the Amalfi. Still waiting for my reimbursement for renters insurance charges. Never heard back or followed up. Elevator is out of order and has mechanical problems multiple times this year. Rent is ridiculously priced for this building especially in this homeless infested city of Weho. Hopefully changes can occur, but from the past years of being a resident here at the Amalfi Weho since 2020 it seems like nothing has changed. I'm sure you will attempt to delete this review as you have done from other tenants. Waiting to hear back... Thank you -Gabriel

Really enjoyed my 3 years here. Had a killer view of the hills and tons of light. When I moved in…read moreeverything had been renovated with new appliances, floors etc. Maintenance was minimal but the few requests I had were handled quickly with no issues. David was the property manager and he was always quick to respond and reasonable if not generous in the follow through. It was really nice to have gated parking and live in a super walkable neighborhood, and generally safe. Also met some nice neighbors who became friends. I'll echo the comment about the old windows. Being a light sleeper, windy days and street noises got to me. Other than that, especially for the price it's a win.

I was visiting my cousin and the ac went out on a hot day and the supervisor came and saved the day…read moreby getting it to work. Great job!

This is the second time I've been here to tour the place. First time I came here last year, I had…read morean appointment, still had to wait 20 min to be given a tour. The hallways were so dirty & the leasing agent couldn't answer half of my questions & keep saying "let me look into that for you" I came back again today to tour the place again this year because how low their prices were. But I guess there's a good reason why. I made an appointment online, show up 5 min early. I sat around for 20 min just to get a call saying they didn't see my name on their list for today to tour, even tho when I first walked in, the person who greeted me found my number on the system & told me to have a sit. Then the person on the phone say "send me a screen shot of your confirmation email & I'll have an agent over right now" which was really strange to say. So I take a screenshot & send it, then a "supervisor" leading agent jumps on the call to say they can't send me an agent no matter what, even if I had an appointment or send a screenshot. We spent 5 min on the phone going back & forth & this supervisor was very unprofessional& rude. I definitely see why the prices for this property has dropped. Clearly management & staff don't care. Don't waste your time here

I would highly recommend Nine Thousand One at 9001 Santa Monica Blvd for those that are looking to…read morelive with a peace of mind in a sought after area of West Hollywood. Close to the freeway, and surrounded by a safe, walkable neighborhood with plenty of dining and social options nearby. The building is new and modern, with thoughtful design and high-quality finishes which stood out compared to other options in the area. Lino and Jane at Management have been nothing short of accommodating and responsive. Lobo, Gus and the staff really keep residents' safety, comfort, and their lifestyles in mind. A welcoming community environment.

I've had such a positive experience living here. It's a small community with respectful, kind…read moreneighbors, and it feels very private and safe, which I really appreciate. The management team has always been accommodating and truly cares about their tenants, which makes such a difference. The staff overall is great, keeping the building running smoothly and often going above and beyond.

UPDATE 3: Greystar sold the apt to Equity Residential. If you thought Greystar was a shitty…read morecompany, Equity somehow manages to top them. They have fired the cleaning lady, so now there is shit, garbage, and stink everywhere. They also managed to fuck up the package system, so no one can get their packages anymore. UPDATE 2: Downgrading my rating from a 2 to a 1 for endangering the lives of residents and attempting illegal entrance of units. There was a gas leak, and K2LA claimed it was normal to smell gas. GAS SMELL IS NEVER NORMAL. I had to call SoCalGas for emergency repair. Also, management attempted to enter enter all units "to inspect" which is ILLEGAL. UPDATE: Downgrading my rating from 3 to 2 for continued problems, including being sent to COLLECTIONS for K2LA failing to pay for their own accounts. ---------- Pros: - New units, but on the small side compared to other apartment buildings in the area - Nest thermostat lets me use my phone to control AC remotely, set schedule, etc. - Each building has its own gym, pool, roof, etc. so each amenity is less crowded - Pet wash station - Everything is very clean and well maintained [update: no longer true with Equity] - Close to the metro if you take the red line ---------- Cons: - They FORCE you to have Spectrum/Time Warner cable TV & internet (100mbps). It costs $80/month through K2LA, even though Spectrum actually offers this bundle for $60/month direct to consumers. Also, the internet is not actually 100mbps. It hovers around 50-60mbps. The Ubee modem they provide you is a piece of shit. It randomly drops the internet speed to 5mbps for no reason, and the wifi fails frequently. Good thing I had a modem and router from my previous apartment, which gave me a stable connection. - I was sent to COLLECTIONS for debt on a Time Warner account that K2LA owns. I got calls from debt collectors harassing me non stop. I had to send a certified letter demanding debt validation, which showed the debt owner as K2LA! Isn't that a great move-in present? DEBT COLLECTORS! YAY! - More HIDDEN FEES. Ok, so on top of rent, you need to pay extra for parking, cable/internet (required), gas, water, sewage, trash, electricity. Oh, and guess what they are still trying to charge you an extra fee for "rent administrative service." You need a fee just to be able to collect rent? Oh, and this is not in the lease, so it's illegal! - Packages "failed" to be delivered for some reason. Possibly because... - Although there is 24 hour "courtesy patrol," the guard is not guaranteed to be inside your building. This leads to situations where there is no employee in the building, so the delivery man may give up on delivering your packages. I once came back and saw the UPS man sitting on the floor outside trying to call someone to open the door! - There's no online system for maintenance request. This is really weird for a "modern" apartment. Every apartment I've lived in has a centralized website/app to submit maintenance issues. - No emails for packages received by the office. If a package is too big for the package lockers, the office takes them, but you don't get an email. - NO SIGNAL FOR AT&T. Be warned, if you have AT&T, you will have NO CELL SERVICE. - Nasty smells come through the HVAC system. It seems like the apartments share HVAC, so if someone is smoking or cooking up fish, the strong smoke and fish smell starts blowing in your apartment... - Shoddy workmanship. BTW I'm the first resident in this unit. The cabinets and drawers aren't straight and stick out at weird angles. The poles in the closet are bent and slanted. The floors aren't level. There were already scratches, dents, bumps, etc., even though I'm the first resident. - Terrible garage door. First of all, it's a clicker, not a sensor. You will sit in your car furiously clicking your garage opener until it finally starts moving at a snails pace. - No mirrors in the garage to help see around the corners. This means people come speeding down at you causing everyone to slam their breaks. VERY dangerous - You can't have stuff on your balcony. Apparently, this company sends people around the building to check to make sure your balcony is clear. You can't have things like bamboo screens covering the railing, anything decorative, coolers, etc. There is NO fire hazard or danger in having these products on the balcony. Keep in mind these apartments are smaller than average for this area and price range. The balconies are 7x7ft. If you don't want people to use their balconies, maybe you should have used that 50 sqft for the actual ROOM instead of the balcony? You'd think instead of wasting money on employees checking for these frivolous things, they could fix the other problems.

I've been living here for the past 6 months and I love it! Denise and Heather in the leasing office…read morereally take care if you. I've had to make 3 service calls since I've moved in for very small issues and each time the leasing office responded to bring prompt resolution. the amenities are awesome, gym and rooftop areas are always clean, the apt is located to a bunch of walkable places. pretty damn awesome. oh and every once in a while they have small events to promote nearby businesses and give out freeeeee food. which makes a fatass like me very happy. thanks K2LA! - a very happy, food loving resident :))