Angel Rooker showed 3 different models. I am truly considering them the prices are great…read more She was friendly and very knowledgeable on the apartments and leasing and was able to answer all of our questions.

Lived here for a year last year. Most reviews on here are super old and I felt like the other…read morereviews I read on other sites were scattered so giving one here. The good: They're quick to send maintenance to get things fixed asap Neighbors are really respectful and even the college kids won't throw loud parties (I saw some occasional get togethers outside that never ran too late or too loud) Location is ideal: walking to distance to so many restaurants and grocery stores East street parking for when friends visit The bad: Price for one bedroom went up a ton; yes there's inflation, but the one bedroom units are not worth it No real amenities The washing machine had constant issues and some weekends it's impossible to get laundry done because so many people needed to use it Also the washing machines were pricy It's an old building and it shows Impossibly small kitchen and overall weird set-up for a one bed room Heating unit wasn't the best during the coldest days of winter They're taking advantage of rents going up in general when they really could stand to keep rent low here. The apartments themselves are okay, but not at all worth the rent (at least for the one bedroom). A lot of tenants are either students or families so people who are either saving up for a home or people who are definitely temporary. It's a fine place to stay if your priority is location and responsiveness from the property manager (she was always quick). Not worth it if you want modern amenities like in-unit laundry or a dish washer or even just a normal sized kitchen

I lived here for over 10 years. It was my first place in Los Angeles and was terrific to live in. I…read moreresided in a 1-bedroom unit, was waitlisted for a 2-bedroom, and then eventually moved into one about four years ago. The pool is nice, the laundry is not too busy on certain days (you just have to plan well,) and it's near Honolulu Ave, which has tons of restaurants and shops. You could walk down (only about half a mile), but that walk back up can be killer on a hot day. Maintenance has always been kind and responsive - Jeff, from my first few years, and Pablo, the last few. They are great guys. The things I didn't like include: being right next to the freeway (while convenient, it can be noisy and very dusty), how dusty my units got no matter how much I cleaned, and having to share laundry. In addition, the prep for the 2-bedroom was shoddy at best: the cabinet on the bathroom wall, for example, came off and so did the shower rod, which was replaced by a plastic one held up by tension. I was told they'd order a more permanent replacement, but over a year later, I still had the plastic one, which kept falling off whenever you moved the shower curtain the wrong way. My mom had to tape it together. Management can be hit or miss, and I must say, the rating I give now is a result of the move-out process. If I had to separate the experience of living here and the experience of leaving, I'd probably say 4 stars for the former and 2 for the latter. I rarely received responses about certain points of the move-out process despite emailing numerous times and calling and leaving a message. When I was trying to get a reference for my new place, management NEVER responded to my current manager despite her leaving numerous messages and emails. I was the one who had to call and was told that the new manager had to send a form. I'm not sure why Hillside management couldn't have just said that instead of ignoring the messages. I almost lost my new place because management here was so unresponsive. I emailed about the move-out walkthrough and my availability for that and was told they'd get back to me to set up a time by 5pm one day. Never got back to me. I was never told my prorated rent amount, and when I checked my Resident app, the full month's rent was deducted, which was rejected because I didn't have that amount in the account (having used it for a security deposit). I logged into my account again and saw the amount of about $380, which, doing my own calculation for proration (rent/30 days x # of days occupied), was about right, so I dropped off a check on my last day at the complex. The email I received the next day was that my rent amount "bounced" - which was the autopay of the full amount - and that I needed to pay $505. Using the formula for proration, I deduced that that amount was the prorated amount for an extra day of occupation + a $50 late fee. I was asked for a cashier's check. I paid that amount because I didn't want the rent to be even later. I drove there to drop it off and was there right before 5pm, knocked, but there was no answer - though I did see the light on. I have since asked for how the amount I paid was actually calculated because that was never made transparent to me. I take issue with the late fee, having never been informed of what the rent owed was. I was signed up for autopay, but on the first of the month the autopay was still set to the full amount, which they tried to take out. It absolutely disappointed, frustrated, and upset me to be completely dismissed as a resident - and a good one at that - for over ten years when I was leaving. The move-out process was already so very stressful, and the only one who helped with it was Pablo. I understand that maybe they didn't need to do the pre-move out inspection because they were going to replace everything anyway, but the complete lack of communication was confusing, especially about the prorated rent and the reference. I'll reach out to corporate to try to get an answer, but we'll see. Update: I was provided with an answer. I was charged an insufficient funds fee, plus the late fee. I wonder what the legality is of charging the NSF fee when they tried to take out the full month's rent amount, which I have a record of from my bank, instead of the prorated amount. So if you're moving out, be sure to cancel the autopay feature.

I lived here for just over a year, from 2021 until 2022. I absolutely loved my stay here. Detrice,…read morethe property manager, took great care of me from start to finish. I felt safe, I loved my apartment and the grounds were kept up really well. Maintenance was fast and efficient with the couple of minor problems that did arise, for example, a clogged bathroom sink. Never had a major issue here. The only reason I left was because I relocated to another state. In my opinion, it's one of the best complexes in the LA area and that's largely thanks to Detrice!

I have had a great experience living here. The property manager Ana has been nothing but kind and…read morefun to be around. Ana always makes sure everything is taking care of for all residents and ensures the safety of everyone. All of the holidays are celebrated and we can always count on Ana for any question we may have. The space is amazing to live in with many different amenities that I definitely love to take advantage of. The view are beautiful as well. Great neighborhood with many different places to visit nearby. Excited for the ongoing expansion of shops that might be just below us!

I can't say anything better than what I can say right now. I love this place. I love this building…read more The security is amazing. The parking spots are awesome and the Manager Anna is fantastic. She's very accommodating and very friendly and has great customer service. The outside is pretty especially looking from your patio. The surrounding area could use a bit of work but that's okay. I feel safe and secure and I feel great living in this apartment building. That's all that matters. This place b is HOME.

Absolutely gorgeous apartment with the perfect location, stop searching around! The apartment is…read moreperfectly located in downtown NoHo which is ideal because everything is nearby. Overall the apartment is spacious and beautiful. The patio area alone is bigger than my previous apartment. While searching for an apartment, the few things that I kept in mind are location, open and spacious floor plan, high ceilings, washer and dryer included, and windows that allow sunlight in. This apartment checks everything off my list. I hated feeling cramped in my old apartment and I love that this apartment has so much open space. I love having friends and family over and making them feel comfortable. There's even space for a washer and dryer! All the interior floors and design are modern with a contemporary feel. The windows really allow sunlight to come in and makes the apartment feel like a cozy home. And to add the icing on the top, there's a gorgeous rooftop pool that is great for the long hot summers here in California. This apartment truly has it all. Ask for Shonda, the manager, she is extremely sweet and will definitely take care of you.

Update: 12/15/25 There have been five break-ins despite…read moremanagement hiring security. It's clear the current garage gate is ineffective and needs to be replaced with a sturdier metal gate. Update 12/12/25 Four break-ins in the last 2 months. Property manager is fixing the damages but not the problem. For example, hiring security, changing the elevator access where it is strictly fob access to go up and down the elevator, adding a hefty steel gate for the parking garage. It's unfortunate because I've lived here for the last 5 years and safety has recently become an issue. 2 months ago: There has been 3 break-ins in the past week. None of which has been addressed. Some residents were in the unknown and had to find out from other residents. The manager fixed the damages but there has been no changes to the security system therefore this is an ongoing matter. People are scared leaving for work early to get to their cars. There needs to either be a security guard or higher level system of security.

DO NOT TRUST THIS BUILDING !!! The Maintenance staff goes in your unit when not there and steals…read moreyour stuff or looks around and plans an " organized " theft ring will also go in through your balcony at night , somehow police never comes in building which is weird you'll call and they'll never show or be able to get let in ... there's lots of transients around and very unsafe at night ! Not to mention it's INFESTED WITH ROACHES AND MICE !!!! Worst apartment I've ever encountered will be doing whatever it takes to get justice !!!

WOW just when you thought it couldnt get worse , they brought Mario on board . I have put the same…read moreservice request in over a dozen times and no response . He just keeps marking it as resolved and completed . The office does not answer the phone unless you are a new renter , once lease is signed all calls are ignored . The gates are constantly broken allowning the homeless to stroll in and steal your property . If you want a picture from security camera ( you are charged for monthly under improvements ) They refuse to supply. Not to mention the RADON , gang members , noise, roaches and drugs. I WOULD RECOMED ANYWHERE ELSE they also gave discounts for good reviews

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.

I have lived at Catalina for about six months. The community is filled with incredible people, the…read morelocation is great, and for those of us lucky enough to take advantage of the lower rents during the pandemic, the value for the amenities is great. Rafael is also an incredible human and a huge part of why I moved in. But we need to talk about vomitgate. To set the stage, each building only has a single elevator and two stairwells (both of which are locked). This means that for residents with mobility issues, postal workers, and delivery people, the only access to the units is via this one elevator. Which is why it's particularly alarming to me that we are now entering day three of our elevator being inaccessible due to a large pool of vomit. I first discovered it Saturday afternoon, when trying to use the elevator to take my dog out for a walk. There was something that looked like dog drool on the elevator floor, but when the elevator doors opened I saw the puddle of vomit and immediately went down to the parking garage to exit that way. There is no emergency maintenance line that I am aware of, but several residents texted the managers to let them know the situation. Saturday evening, the vomit was still there, but someone had placed a "caution wet floor" sign over it. It is now Monday morning. The vomit is still blocking the entrance to the elevator. I am thankful I am able bodied, as the lobby must be accessed in order to use the gym, trash room, dog park, and of course to enter and leave the building. Thinking of the people entering the building who have no choice but to use the elevator, as well as residents who are not able to use the stairs and have to choose whether to walk across a puddle of vomit during a global pandemic or not enter or leave their homes is truly alarming. This is a health and safety hazard, not to mention flat out bizarre. I have heard from other residents another puddle of vomit has gone untouched on the third floor. I will continue to report back on how long it remains before being taken care of.

These apartments are an awesome place to live. The location is the best in studio city, walking…read moredistance to everything. The management is really nice, responsive, and accommodating. My friend and I are currently renting out a 1 bedroom, and they gave us 2 reserved, covered parking spots, when they usually only give out 1. We have had no problems with neighbors whatsoever. This is genuinely a safe place to live. There are no pests either, which is a big thing for me. I highly recommend this place to anyone, as it's easily the best/nicest apartment I've ever lived in (I've been a tenant in 8+ apartments). Amenities include a pool, 10+ BBQs spread out between two separate areas, a huge jacuzzi (fits 10-15), and an exercise gym. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and laundry in-unit are all big pluses. Go ahead and check this place out. The old (negative) comments are probably in regards to the old management. Current management (Glen) is awesome!

My husband and I have been here for almost 2 years and we've had a lovely experience living here…read more Not many places are as nice as this apartment complex, and especially being on the more affordable side being in Los Angeles.... I've seen a lot of effort from the management in maintaining the buildings, and the overall atmosphere of the community. For the most part it seems like neighbors are also pretty chill. Summer time, it gets a little more on the louder side at the pool because of there being a lot of families here but I don't see that as a bad thing! That's what the pool is for, to have fun. I definitely would recommend people to move here, I feel fairly safe as well, given we are a gated community.

This building is infested with Roaches!! COCKROACHES are the main tenants! In the 13+ years that a…read morerelative has lived in this building, it has NEVER been exterminated. How can a multi family complex have as many units as Talevera Apts has, and the management never schedule routine pest control? One can only assume the management to include the onsite assistant manager who lives on the premises is used to living with insects! The Department of Housing needs to investigate this building for insect infestation which is a violation of the Implied Warranty of Habitability. No matter how many "cosmetic improvements" the owner attempts to do to make this property more appealing to justify the rent increases-it is still one step up from a slumlord run building. The only bright side is the management does a great job of screening potential tenants --the residents are all nice, courteous and everyone gets along. The children in the building all play together and that's great to see--it is a safe environment. The major downside is the building owners and management seem to operate within the gray area of the Implied Warranty of Habitability--there have been several fires (one in which tenants were seriously injured), the water to the building is routinely turned off for "maintenance" and the units, hallways & outside sidewalks and inside common areas are INFESTED with roaches! The management has said "if you want your unit fumigated, then you can request it." That makes absolutely no sense-- they need to fumigate the entire building! If the entire building isn't exterminated, the cockroaches will just move to from unit to unit. There needs to be a major building wide fumigation followed up with weekly exterior/interior common areas treatments! The bottom line is there is an obvious lack of respect for the tenants and the California laws regarding habitability. I can only assume that if Abra management/owners aren't motivated to address this issue, the LA Department of Housing will have to.