I lived at Lacy Lofts from 2020 to the beginning of 2023. Most of the negative reviews are from years ago and don't apply to how Lacy Lofts currently is. Alex, the manager is amazing! Daniel and the maintenance team are amazing! Any issue I had was delt swiftly. The community is amazing! Most people at Lacy are creatives, like minded individuals. Aside from the beautiful lofts, and private gated outdoor oasis, the community really made living at Lacy an amazing experience. I can't say enough good things about this place. I'll miss Lacy Lofts. read more

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Came here to one of the suites for a wine and paint party. I've been to a wine and paint party elsewhere but here you could actually being your own wine. My girls and I brought all kinds of wine and we had the best time painting. So therapeutic ! The artist gave me tips while I painted and I really learned the process of painting people. I couldn't believe how well it came out. The class was timed very well from 7:30-9:30 and created a relaxing environment that helped us get in the zone. For a nominal $40 I recommend this loft experience for any occasion such as birthdays, Mother's Day, date night etc. Why not switch it up and do something creative ? read more

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It seems like all the reviews here are old and not really applicable anymore. My husband, dog and I lived here for 3 years and it was quite enjoyable. We read these reviews before moving in and it did not deter us, and we're glad we moved into such an awesome place and had a great experience. We knew this is going to be the last place we rented because we stayed until we purchase a home. Glad to have ended our rental life on such a wonderful place. Community: Everyone is respectful, creative, kind and friendly. Out of all the places we lived, the best group of people to have as neighbors. If you want to branch out and be social, there was a group for that and if you wanted to just keep to yourself that was cool too. No pressure, no airs or anything. Just everyone doing awesome things and really chill. Location: Excellent proximity to Metro Gold Line/ L Line, NELA and Downtown. Ave 26 has really picked up over 2020/2021 but we didn't mind it, it keeps the neighborhood/area filled with people and families. Plus, we got to enjoy the expanding food scene. We didn't really drive much so the traffic impact isn't really an issue, personally. Only issue is the trash the next morning but the maintenance staff is really on top of cleaning it up on the regular. The adjacent production/filming company and county animal shelter also were a welcome neighbor. The street paving was also repaved multiple times in the 3 years we lived there, which was a welcomed deviation from how the rest of the city has crap roads. Units/Grounds: There's a variety of unit types. We lived in the smaller units which really isn't small at all for two people with a need space to create. Some units have outdoor space which allowed us to do a little container gardening in an urban environment. Tip for the loft is to plan on lighter furniture that you can disassemble to make the moving process easier. Nice koi pond, beautiful walls, views down corridors, package/mail theft never an issue. Only issue was when Fedex was lazy and decided to leave tickets at the wrong doors but even then awesome neighbors would bring packages and tickets in, etc. Management: Timely, no fuss, straight forward and efficient. Grounds are kept clean and maintained. Never had issues with rodents or roaches. Any service/fix calls were dealt with in a timely and professional manner. The only reason why I'm writing this review is because this place is well managed and they deserve the credit. read more

This place was amazing when it was first developed. Original owner had a great vision for creatives to come together, live, & work in a unique environment. I was a resident at Lacy Studio Lofts for about 18 months. Met great people during my stay.... Long story short, "Leonardo Management, Inc." came into this place as a third party leasing/managing agency & bullied people out. These leasing agents get about 15% for every unit that gets occupied. Rent went from $2,670 to $3,200 & I was force to get rid of my German Shepard because they wanted me to build a fence. The catch was I could only go through their contractors & the total cost was $2,200. Mind you, the fence would have only been two 4ft wooden walls w/ 2x4 framing. A complete "do it yourself" weekend project that would of ran me no more then $150 on materials. The floor plans are great without a doubt! but unless Leonardo Management leaves, A would stay away from headaches & random charges. read more

Don't believe the bad reviews! This is one of the most beautiful and loving places I've ever lived in - ever in my life. It's full of incredibly talented and inspiring artists who have their shit together, there's never been any drama in the 5 years that I've been here, and everyone is so supportive and loving. The management has been helpful anytime I needed something, and I love my home so much. It's hard for me to leave honestly, but I'm moving to another place and very sadly parting with one of my favorite homes. I feel like just walking around the complex is so calming, there are so many nooks and spots to enjoy, it feels free and the possibilities to create anything you want. It's a quiet and peaceful oasis hidden close to DTLA and Highland park, I love the area it's in, the east side is where it's at! All my neighbors are super cool and it's truly a very magical spot. Of all the places I've lived in, and it has been a lot throughout LA and world-wide, this is by far the sweetest spot. I'm going to miss LACY very much! read more

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My wife and I just passed on a loft here because they are super shady. I had read reviews of this company (Creative Environments of Hollywood) and their properties (see Cosmo Lofts reviews) and they are pretty spot on. They use commercial rental tactics to pass you their expenses which although it is legal they do not explain anything to you even when directly addressed about it. They told us our unit would be 900 square feet which when they add in hallways and other common areas this is true...that is what your paying for, but the actual loft unit we would have moved into was only 780 square feet. Here are 2 links everyone should read before considering a lease with this company. http://womeninbusiness.about.com/od/leasingcommercialspace/a/sq-comparison.htm http://www.sandiegobusinesslawyerblog.com/2010/08/understanding-your-lease-commo.html We went there 3 times to look at the property over a month and the front gate has yet to be fixed. Also, they try to pull a bait and switch with units telling you one is available and when you go to look at it it isnt anymore but a more expensive one is, and if you dont fall for that and call a week later magically a cheaper unit just opened up even though they said that nothing would be coming free in that price range just a week before. Stay far away from them and you will be much happier. read more

Only giving one because it won't let me give negative stats! DO NOT MOVE HERE! Leonardo Management has destroyed this property like they do with all the properties they run! They are a joke! These are COMMERCIAL lofts, live work lofts! Not residential! They have forced all of the real working tenants and replaced them with screaming kids! Not cool! These were the best lofts to live and run a business, not so anymore. Management would rather have parties and let the property fall apart. They have ruined the lofts by putting substandard replacement parts in kitchens and baths. They have destroyed the "Creative Environment" of this place. LEONARDO MANAGEMENT IS THE WORST THERE IS! Just look what they did to the Redondo pier...that's a bigger joke! Wonder how bad they'll screw up the 1030 Echo lofts on Sunset and Alvarado! They screwed up Santa Fe lofts too! They need to stop! read more

What a great experience during the stressful complex process of moving. Alex had been very great at responding in a timely manner. He showed us a couple units he thought would be a great fit. When showing the spaces, He didn't bombard us with fluff and excessive unnecessary chatter. Instead he explained the info I needed to know and allowed me to look around and observe interiors at my own speed. Which was a great help in making the decision to occupy a suite at Lacy. I had a few other options to choose from, But the vibe Alex gave off, made me drawn to the energy at Lacy. During my first month, Alex has been incredibly quick, accommodating & responsive with my concerns and questions as I get adjusted. All while orchestrating the needs a large property like this requires. His understanding and compassion for each style of tenants needs is superb and fair! He does it with a calm/chill but efficient vibe. Its property Managers like this that set the right tone and make me want to stay for a long time at a property. I know I'm taking care of when needed. If it wasn't for Alex, I most likely would have signed at another property. Kudos to him. I am VERY happy with my choice to come to Lacy. -Mateo Celebrity Stylist. read more

I have played in lofts for the past 12 years, before it was hip and I have looked at their properties at two occasions over the course of five years when I wanted to rent. Their business is borderline crooked. Just a pack of hungry take and run people with a some newcomers as the company face. In case you didn't know, a loft is a space that has the following qualities: 1- It is RAW. 2- It is CHEAP because it is raw. 3- It is a MINIMUM 3000 square feet. It would be great if greedy developers stop calling their menial studios "lofts" and it's a shame that so many starry-eyed people are coerced into these this without knowing. read more

Lacy studio lofts is horrific. The Management Company Leonardo Management and there President (LOL actually LMAO) D Cunningham have made it very clear they do not care about there tenants here. They refuse to fix problems. People getting rained on inside the lofts, no heating, no a/c, roach and mice infestations....the list goes on. David Gold the owner of the property through Rockland LLC of Beverly Hills is just as bad. All either care about is collecting rent money. Not about there tenants or property. That is why there are 10 people moving this month. Stay far away from this place. read more

We moved to Lacy Studio Lofts in 2019 and couldn't be happier. As a small business owner and full-time worker, it's the perfect mix of artists and environment to inspire you. The management is so responsive to requests and the tenants are all really respectful. Just signed up for another two years because of how great the value, location and people are. read more

I moved here from Hollywood in November 2013 and had the most horrible living experience here in my life. If you're planning to live here as just residents, I advise you to look for another place. Don't be fooled by the looks. The management was very unprofessional from the beginning. I was told to move in on a certain day and I asked the previous Manager Ana, if I can move in early due to my peculiar circumstance and she said no. I was fine with that until the day I was supposed to move in, she told me she was going to be gone for the thanksgiving so she was going to leave all the keys and gate parking clicker with maintenance worker. She never left the keys with him so I had to move all my stuff from the streets at 8pm. Further more, she told me she was going to charge me extra money if I was to move in at earlier hour than 8pm on my move-in date. I also had my mattress delivered that day while I was loading at my other apartment and the manger told me she would make an exception and let those guys deliver the mattress to my unit. Later I come back to find out the delivery guys were never let in. So I slept on the floor till it was delivered back. Not to mention, on my last trip to bring all the stuff that night, Ana told me she would put all the keys, including my mail key, house key, and garage clicker, on the kitchen counter. When I came back all the doors were locked. So I had to knock on her door at 11pm to open my door and I realized only my house key was there. I went back and asked for all the keys, and she took out the clicker from her key chain and told me to use it until she gets me a new one. Later on my stay I found out the tenant living before me had gone to prison and I couldn't install my internet because his service was never terminated. I had to call back and forth so many times to move my At&t internet and they kept telling me they couldn't move it, and the manager kept telling me there is nothing she can do because the old tenant is in prison while I clearly told here the At&t representative needs to talk to her. Also they couldn't find the key to the mail box so they had to replace the whole lock. since the old tenant had it. I got my keys weeks later. I also asked her for the receipts of all my initial payments including the deposit but also took weeks to receive it. She also mentioned that there will be new cabinet, stove, microwave and a fridge that will be installed before I moved in but none of it were done, just old appliances and didn't even have a fridge. Her excuse was that it was gonna be done for the next year because the new contract that was being written..... She also said she would clean the place and replace the filter in the AC, but since it's a loft, it's impossible to check it because it's near the ceiling. When I borrowed the ladder to put up the curtains, I checked the AC filter and it was never cleaned. I asked them to replace it to the new filter and also install a mirror in the bathroom and get me a fridge. I ended up getting my own mini fridge because it was never getting done so I called the Landlord and complained about the manager and my move in experience. The manager came to my unit and said how dare I call the landlord and complain without talking to her first. She started crying and said if I new how hard it is to manage this place. She also said she was pregnant. The very next day after I talked to the landlord, the mirror was installed and the filter was replaced. She asked me if I needed a fridge and I told her I already bought my own. She also had two dogs that kept urinating on the grass right in front of my door way. Interesting fact, the tenants take there dog out on a walk and poo and urinate at the big parking lot, and every grass possible in the compound. On a hot day you can smell the dog urine and obviously see the yellow grass everywhere. A new manager, Javiera came at the time I wanted to leave around March 2014. I had only stayed 4 months of my lease. I had a condition and had doctor's letter that it would be best for me to leave and go to a rehabilitation center. I also had written up all the negative experience I've had to back up my approval of terminating my lease without a fee. The new manger said she would help me find someone to take over my lease. However, they found someone right away and started a new lease with them. When I asked for my deposit, she said it were used for all the damages I've done??? And then she went on to say that I didn't know the law here very well because usually when someone terminates a lease, they keep the deposit or me pay for the rest of the lease if there wasn't a new tenant. She said it would be wise for me to just let it go and be thankful that they are only taking my deposit...................... I really didn't wanna deal with this bullshit so I just let them keep the damn deposit. I hope they are blessed by my deposit and eat shit. read more

When I first moved into Lacy it was great, we had a great group of people and the previous owners went out of their way to make sure the community was happy and taken care of. I had a great review up here for years! I just noticed that my old review is up and decided I NEEDED to change it. Lacy sold to new owners a couple of years ago. First, they jacked up my lease by $1600 per month!!!! So I decided to move (along with most everyone else) which I did, just to find that after signing another lease and paying all the moving cost, they called me pleading that I rent my old place at a lower rate than I previously was paying (slap in the face - I was never late on rent and was very active at helping take care of the place - I cleaned the Koi pond, changed filters on AC units, helped in all kinds of ways to keep things nice). In addition, they lost my lease and actually were charging me less then my rent. We paid the actual lease amount knowing it would bite us later if they ever figured out their mistake. Three months in a row, we told them what our rent was (higher) and every month, they got it wrong. I've got a couple friend who live there still. They just got notices that their cams went up and they received bills for over $4,000. How can a company that is on top of their game be off by $4000 per unit at over 40 units - that's a miscalculation of $160,000. In addition I was paying for a space they said was $1900 Sq. feet - my unit was 1600 when we measured it. The cam is supposed to cover the "shared, common areas", but they allowed people to block off those common areas for their own personal use, even though we were all paying for those spots. It's simply a mess there. In addition, it was an adult lease place when we signed our leases, but the new owners started moving families with little childen in there while our leases were active. The new owners have no respect for the people they move in, the leases we signed and they have no problem surprising their tenants with astronomical lease hikes and Cam costs that are obviously their oversight in the first place. Not good. Lane read more

I have been living and working at Lacy for apx 3 years now. It's a rad place, and the spaces are very cool. I have seen the best and worst of Lacy street and I think there have been 6 managers come and gone since I moved in. That being said its come a long way. The new manager Daniel is very hardworking and spends a lot of time taking care of biz, which is exactly how it should be. And some real improvements have happened as a direct result from him. There are some great tenants here and it really is a perfect mix of urban living in LA. What Lacy St is not is a luxury rental property. It's a live work arts complex with very different types of residents. In my opinion this is a positive....sometimes residents and the management company may forget this , which can lead to some people not being happy. If you want to live in a condo type luxury space Lacy is not for you. If you like creative spaces and people Lacy is spot on. Within the last year management has made a lot of improvements and have worked well to address most issues and complaints. Like all places there will be complainers, and Yelp reviews will for sure reflect this. Nothing is perfect and property owners are in the business of making money. But overall I really like this place a lot ...and honestly have a hard time thinking of where else I could live with comparable vibe / building style / neighbors etc around the eastside. read more

Lived here for a while. Like the other reviews, it was good in the beginning until the management changed and the real artists moved out. Who replaced them? Working professionals and drug addicts. It was previously an artist haven with a communal mentality, where neighbors would have gatherings and doors open. In other words, it was a friendly place. Now, domestic disputes, drug overdoses, and paramedics along with violent, drunken and threatening confrontations coming from a particular drug addicted and racist residents (Building 1, Unit 102) occur frequently. Management notified, written and verbal complaints filed, and even the Los Angeles Police Department have been called numerous times, with no resolution. The new manager Alex avoids any type of involvement despite at the very least 5 or 6 different units filing complaints. It was once a great place to live, but now it is a place where people are finding a way to rationalize into staying. There are better places to live that are built more soundly (paper thin walls) and affordable (roughly $2000/mo plus $200 in utilities) where your concerns that are valid and a safety issue will be heard and addressed, especially if more than 6 different units are complaining with video evidence and police reports regarding a particular resident. read more

If you want quiet, idyllic suburban living and a white picket fence, this is definitely not going to be a good fit. If you want to be part of an interesting community of artists, creatives, and innovators, though, Lacy is worth a look. read more

i have couple of friends who live at Lacy and i visit them occasionally. If i was not married and did not have bunch of kids , that would be a place to Live for me. its one of the best real loft projects in LA , amazing setting and amazing crowd of people. They changed the management company after the previous company screwed it up and its getting much better according to my friends. read more

I've lived here for three years now and love it. The location, the type of people it attracts, the atmosphere and decor and so much more. Since Daniel's started managing, things are finally running smoothly. read more

DO NOT MOVE HERE IF YOU CHERISH YOUR SANITY! I'm not being hyperbolic. This is by far the worst "loft" style complex in all of los angeles county. It is run by the clown circus known as Leonardo Managment http://www.leonardo-property-management.com/ They are by far the most inept, retarded bunch of fools that I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. But to backtrack...here is the whole deal about this place. The complex is very cool on the surface. The units are very interesting architecturally and the location is conveniently located next to the subway. But...and this is a HUGE but, the walls are made out of rice paper. You literally can hear your neighbor sneezing next door. You can hear them walking up and down the stairs as if they are in your unit. You can smell them smoking! Your entire unit will smell like cigs if you have the misfortune of living next to a smoker. Security is non-existant. The only thing keeping criminals from entering your unit is a flimsy door that anyone can break. I have seen homeless people going through the dumpster and if they can get into the dumpster they pretty much have free reign of the entire complex. There is no onsite security. The on-site manager, who LIVES THERE, is only available on occasion. This place is deceptive. Leonardo Management is deceptive. They will tell you anything you want to hear. They make you sign a commercial lease, claiming that it's a commercial unit. There are a bunch of businesses here, but guess what....The LA department of Building and safety revoked their application. They are also not listed as a residential complex by the LA department of housing. So rent here and you will be in legal no man's land. They are operating this place solely by the grace of LA's red tape ineptitude. It has the highest turn over rate I have ever seen. People break their leases all the time. That's how horribly managed this place is. Loenardo Management will do nothing to alleviate your concerns and complaints. They will blow smoke up your ass untill either you go away or just learn to deal with it. It's a real shame because there is a lot of potential. But stay away. This place is a nightmare! I urge you to check out Leonardo's website to see what other properties they managment, because if this place is any indication of their abilities god help us all. read more

I moved in here a few months ago and was a bit weary, as the reviews here are off putting to say the least. From what I understand about the previous management though, the reviews about them were probably pretty accurate, but the place is now under new management and so far it's a 180 degree course correction from the previous management based on the reviews. I've had a great experience so far. The property manager here is a guy named Daniel and he's been awesome. He showed me around the property when I was considering moving in, was helpful in answering all of my questions and getting me everything I needed to apply. Afterward, I've needed help with some typical moving in issues (pointing me in the right direction for the cable and internet provider, correcting a couple of minor issues with some things in my new space, giving me some good recommendations in the area, etc.). Anytime I have called him, he's been great about calling back quickly if I didn't get him and generally, he just made the move super easy. As for the place itself, it's a cool setup - most people who live here are entrepreneurs. The businesses run the gamut of just about any kind of business you can imagine. You have the LA business staples that find in any type of community like this in this city (clothing designers, musicians and film editors), but then you also have a custom bike maker, gourmet food consultants, a concert stage design company, furniture maker, a vinyl record shop, the guys a few doors down from me are a couple of badass architects and I, myself, am a general contractor and that's just some of the people here...there are a lot more. It's a pretty diverse community, the common spaces here are fantastic, the metro is 2 blocks away and freeway access (110 and the 5) are within a couple of blocks as well. All the units here look different but they all have that chic, industrial vibe like the places you saw people live in when they moved to NY in the movies when you were a kid (but when you grew up you realized there is no way anyone moving to NY to pursue their dream could afford a pad like you saw in any of the movies where they showed up in the Big Apple and moved into some 5,000 sq. ft. warehouse with high ceilings, wood floors, and "fabulous" accent and task lighting...think Tom Hanks in the movie Big). Anyway, these places actually do look like those and I love the feel, love the diversity of the residents, and hope it stays cool. I'll check back in in a few months with another update to keep people posted. For now though, I definitely give this place 5 stars. read more