Koreatown
Peek inside newly converted 1920s Koreatown apartments
An old office building at 6th and Normandie, has been refurbished and converted into housing, where rents range from $1,800 up to $3,600. Half of the apartments have already been preleased.
On a building spree, developer Jamison plans new Ktown housing structure
In the past few months, Jamison has filed plans for two 23-story towers and a 36-story high-rise. Now it wants to build seven stories of housing atop a parking structure.
Big changes, including 35-story tower, planned for Ktown's Wilshire Galleria
A new environmental report shows that the new owners of the Wilshire Galleria are planning to convert the historic building into a hotel and add two additional structures to the site, including a 35-story mixed use condo tower.
What $1,250 rents you in LA right now
The search for a place to rent for around $1,250 a month turned up one-bedrooms and studio apartments in Highland Park, Koreatown, Van Nuys, Westlake, and Hollywood, all with their own pros and cons. Which would you rent for the money?
What $1,700 rents you in LA right now
We found some great options across the city from Venice to San Pedro to Historic Filipinotown. They're all one-bedrooms, and one even has a shared backyard and a dining room.
Proposed development would bring 641 new apartments to Koreatown
Seems like everything around Koreatown's three metro stops is under construction these days, and joining the fray is this two building mixed use project that will bring 641 apartments and 18,454 square feet of commercial space to the area.
Hotel and 6 restaurants proposed for Koreatown near the Wiltern
A proposed development would bring 96 residential units and 148 hotel rooms in a new project with about 58,000 square feet of commercial space. This isn’t the only hotel headed to Koreatown.
132 apartments planned right across from Koreatown Metro stop
A new mixed use project is planned right across the street from the Wilshire/Western subway stop in Koreatown. The development—one of many in the works for the area—would include 132 units and 900 square feet of retail space.
What $1,150 rents you right now in LA
We're taking a look at five apartments that all rent for around $1,150. We found rentals in Pasadena, Echo Park, Glendale, East Hollywood, and Koreatown. Vote for the one you'd rent!
Car-free, eco-friendly mixed user coming to Koreatown
Los Angeles Eco-Village has been converting apartment buildings into co-operative communities since the 1990s. Its latest project slated will offer 20 permanently affordable housing units and a vegetarian eatery inside a trolley.
Koreatown parking lot likely to make way for new hotel and restaurant
The proposed 110-room hotel would rise next to a new big residential project. Ktown is booming, so a new hotel isn't a total surprise.
What $1,400 rents you in LA right now
We've found apartments in Central LA and the Valley all around the same price point—a studio in Koreatown, a two-bedroom in North Hollywood, and three more. But which is the best apartment for the money? Click through and vote for the best.
A 'victory' for Koreatown, huge Vermont Corridor project moves forward
County-owned land along Vermont Avenue will get a major redo with the addition of a community center and affordable housing, which Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas called a victory. An existing 12-story building will get a cool, new facade.
Another mixed-user headed to Wilshire Boulevard in Ktown
Plans call for 230 units, plus 16,429 square feet of commercial space, with street level storefronts facing both Wilshire and Wilton Place. The developer, Jamison Services, is working on at least two other developments in the neighborhood.
Here's your chance to tour the iconic Bullocks Wilshire building
The iconic building that once housed the Bullocks Wilshire Department Store has been occupied by Southwestern Law School since 1994. On two days this month, it will be open to the public, including for a luncheon in its storied tea room.
Koreatown’s Chapman Plaza getting a makeover
New owners want to spruce up the 1920s-era retail complex that houses eateries and coffee shops. The historic Spanish Revival structure was last renovated in 1990.
What $2,300 rents you in Los Angeles
A Culver City one-bedroom, an East Hollywood two-bedroom, and three other apartments all cost about the same amount, but deliver vastly different living environments. Which place would you rent?
What $1,450 rents you in Los Angeles
It can be tough trying to find an apartment when you've got a pet, but we've managed to find five places for this price point that welcome furry companions. Which one is the best for the money? Vote for your pick.
28 Artists Are Painting the Walls of Ktown Schools
Muralists from around the world, including Shepard Fairey, are honoring Robert F. Kennedy at the site of his assassination. Artists will be working with students at the LAUSD schools that now occupy the space where the Ambassador Hotel.
What $1,250 Rents You in Los Angeles
We've picked five apartments renting for around the same price point, but clearly one is a better deal than the rest. Is it the rustic studio in Burbank? The one-bedroom East Hollywood cottage? Check out all five and then cast your vote.
First Look at 31-Story Ktown/Westlake Tower
Planned to rise right across from Lafayette Park, the tower will have an exterior that mimics the light shining through the trees of the park. It will also have about 640 apartments.
Old Koreatown Mall Turning Into Huge Mixed-User
The Wilshire Galleria will be adaptively reused and joined by a high-rise with residences, stores, and a hotel, for a project that'll span half the block. There is no height limit in the area, so this could get pretty tall.
What $2,150 Rents in LA
We've picked five LA apartments renting for around the same price, but not all apartments are created equal. Which one is the best deal? You decide, then vote for the best.
Koreatown Resisting Dense, Pricey Developments
A largely working-class neighborhood where tall, market-rate projects are frequently proposed, residents are pushing back against expensive dense projects and, on at least one project, pushing aggressively for the inclusion of affordable housing.
What $1,400 Rents in LA
We've picked five LA apartments renting for around the same price, but clearly one is superior to the others. Which one is it? You decide: check out the options and vote for the best.
Fly Up Close to Some of LA's Coolest Rooftop Neon
This lovely drone video tours the signs of Westlake, Koreatown, and Hancock Park.
31-Story Tower Headed for Ktown/Westlake Border
The new development would bring 644 apartments overlooking Lafayette Park
The 10 Most Popular LA Rental Neighborhoods
Fun, walkable Koreatown tops the list.
What $1,350 Rents You in LA
In this week's installment of Curbed Comparisons, we're looking at apartments around $1,350 in Koreatown, Valley Glen, Historic Filipinotown, Hollywood, and Westchester. Which one is the best?
A Photographer Creates His Minimalist Dream Home in a Koreatown Chateau
Jonathan's past experience with serious renovations gave him the confidence to overhaul his outdated condo in a stylish older building. In the end, transforming his space worth it. "I'm not here to flip homes," he says. "This is my home."
Ktown Getting Big Mixed-Use Complex With 32-Story Tower
Scrapping the plans for the modest seven-story mixed-user on this Koreatown site, major office landlords Jamison Services have instead decided to go big. Like, 32 stories big. Urbanize LA reports that Jamison is now envisioning a mixed-use complex...
What $1,200 a Month Rents You in Los Angeles Right Now
Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, where we explore what you can rent or buy for a certain dollar amount in various LA 'hoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Our friends at Zumper have helped us out with five listings...