Echo Park / Elysian Heights Spacious, Light-filled, Private Retreat

Tucked behind lush landscaping and a soft trickling fountain in prime Elysian Heights, this fully furnished, light-filled home feels like a private retreat the moment you step off the street. Rooms are open and airy, with wood floors throughout and hillside views unfolding from nearly every window. At the heart of the home is a true cook's kitchen, with a 36" commercial range, an oversized island with seating, and a farmhouse sink. There is abundant storage, French doors to the side yard, and a fully stocked pantry. The formal dining room seats eight and is filled with natural light. The living room is anchored by a fireplace and includes a cozy reading nook with garden views. The top floor is home to the primary ensuite, with French doors opening to a hillside view deck, an oversized bathroom, generous closet space, and a king bed. The entry level offers two more bedrooms plus a separate office nook. One bedroom is currently set up as a home office with a full closet and can easily convert back to a bedroom; the other is a kids' room with bunk beds. The lowest level opens into a large family room with direct access to the rear yard. Thoughtful details run throughout the home, including new windows, central air and heat, recessed lighting, and built-in bookshelves and storage. Bathrooms are stylish, with large vanities, geometric floor tile, statement mirrors, and colorful wallpaper. A welcoming foyer includes a coat closet and a seating area with shoe storage, and parking is available in the driveway. The home is a short distance to downtown LA, Pasadena, and Hollywood, with easy freeway access. This hillside escape is available August 22 through January 1, 2027, with all utilities included. A possible extension may be available and will be confirmed closer to year's end.

Showings by appointment

3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

2,832 sq ft living space (approximately)
5,365 sq ft lot (approximately)

1616 Cerro Gordo St.
Echo Park, CA 90026

 

Eco-friendly Urban Retreat For Lease - Echo Park

Nestled high in the coveted Elysian Heights area of Echo Park is an eco-friendly urban retreat. A standalone casita with lots of outdoor space and a sprawling hillside terraced garden. Sit on the patio and take in the tree-lined canyon views and downtown lights. Dine alfresco or gravitate toward the back yard to seek a private larger patio retreat among the trees. Powered by solar panels, enjoy the all-electric state of the art appliances. Premium conveniences include central A/C and heat, a dishwasher, and an in-unit washer/dryer. The property is a duplex and each unit has its own solar panels. More features include dual pane windows, recessed lighting, two closets in the bedroom and cool tile floors. Extra perks include tankless water heater, walk-in basement storage availability and greywater system. An ideal rental to reduce your environmental footprint and take advantage of a California lifestyle. Available for immediate move in. Call to schedule a showing. Friendly pet welcome.

Showings by appointment

MLS# 26838307

1 bedroom
1 bathroom

Friendly pet welcome.

580 sq ft living space (approximately)

$3,400 per month

2049 Lake Shore Ave.
Echo Park, CA 90039


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Charming Craftsman in Echo Park - Lease

LEASED

Enjoy the best of Echo Park living in this bright 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Craftsman bungalow. Elevated above the street with a gated lot, this home offers views of the DTLA skyline and evening sunsets. The thoughtfully designed interior maximizes light, featuring hardwood floors, 9-foot ceilings, and original built-ins. A large, functional kitchen is perfect for cooking, while the dining area offers flexible usage, with pocket doors allowing it to serve as a designated home office. The primary bedroom has an en suite, a king size bed and direct access to the rear patio. The front sitting porch is great for views and night lights. Located just minutes from dining and nightlife on Sunset Blvd., this home offers an incredible live-work-play lifestyle. Central air/heat and keyless entry. Pets: Friendly dogs welcomed. Street parking only. Available furnished or unfurnished. 

Showings by appointment

MLS# 26827141

2 bedroom
2 bathroom

Friendly dogs are welcome.

1,038 sq ft living space (approximately)
3,150 sq ft lot (approximately)

$4,400 per month

2217 Marathon St.
Echo Park, CA 90026


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Mt. Washington Lease - Modern Comfort and Nature-focused Living

LEASED

This newer build in Mount Washington offers luxurious, modern living on a secluded street with direct access to the 35-acre Elyria Canyon Park - nature park and hiking trails. Featuring three bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms and private patios. The home boasts high ceilings, wood floors, recessed lighting, and a gated yard elevated above the street with hillside views. It's easy to connect with nature as all common areas and bedrooms have access to outdoor patios. The gourmet kitchen includes premium commercial appliances, stone countertops and abundant storage. There is kitchen peninsula seating, an open sightline dining room, step-down living room with patio access and separate family room with rear yard access. The primary suite offers a spa-like bath with a soaking tub, separate shower, vaulted ceilings, a private patio and an oversized walk-in closet. All serviced by a two-car direct access garage. Experience the perfect blend of modern comfort and nature-focused living. Owner to pay gardener. Renters insurance required.

MLS# 26760209

3 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

2,817 sq ft living space (approximately)
10,002 sq ft lot (approximately)

$6,100 / month

1630 Bridgeport Dr.
Mt. Washington, CA 90065

 

Build Your Dream View Home in Mt. Washington - Lot

View lot with previous structure on site including access to utilities. Estimated build is over 2,000 square feet including 3 beds and 3 baths. Opportunity to build your dream home in the family-friendly, vibrant Mt. Washington neighborhood, with a short distance to coffee shops, restaurants and markets. The location offers easy access to the 110 and 5 freeways. With more than 60 feet of street frontage, this upslope lot opens itself up to astonishing views of Elysian Park, the LA River, and Downtown LA.

Beneficial construction conditions include a fully improved street, gas line in the lot, available sewer and water connections, power and internet lines at less than 50' distance; excellent soils suitable for conventional foundation methods with approved soils report available; topography and boundary survey recently done. Reports available upon request.

Lot is sold with the schematic design for a 2,070 sf 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom single-family dwelling featuring a two-car garage at street level. Dining, living and master bedroom open up to the flickering lights of downtown skyscrapers and the fireworks preceding a Dodger Stadium event. The possibility of adding an 800 sf ADU is presented as an additional option. Both potential builds have been drafted based on communication with the LADBS planning department.

MLS# 26671075

4,147 sq ft lot (approximate)

$209,000

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1st Floor Plan
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Basement

3400 Glenalbyn Dr.
Mt. Washington, CA 90065

 

Unmatched Opportunity for Owner-user, Investor or Developer in Prime Lincoln Heights

SOLD

Nestled in the heart of a culturally diverse, historically rich neighborhood, this rare, delivered fully vacant Lincoln Heights triplex offers an unmatched opportunity for an owner-user, investor or developer. Situated on a generous 6,626 square foot lot, the existing two-on-a-lot property consists of a two-story front house boasting three generous bedrooms and two baths within 1,563 square feet; and a rear duplex, adding 1,273 square feet of combined living space. The property features classic charm with hardwood floors, original built-ins, and a mix of updates with original details, providing immediate livability or attractive rental potential.

Beyond its current charm, this property is a prime development opportunity to add two Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), with preliminary plans available upon request, promising to significantly maximize ROI. Located in a pedestrian-friendly area, this site is less than a mile from the LA County/USC Medical Center and the vibrant Brewery Arts Complex. Residents will enjoy incredible proximity to major transportation, the city center, and the rich architectural beauty of the Lincoln Heights community. Units are separately metered for gas and electric.

MLS# 26666763

5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

2,836 sq ft living space (approximately)
6,626 sq ft lot (approximately)

$1,095,000

Status: Pending

2236 Griffin Ave.
Lincoln Heights, CA 90031

 

New Owner and Tenant Laws for 2026

Rental updates for Los Angeles

Read all the new real estate laws for California here - PDF

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Update: Landlords Guaranteed To Make Less Money
Last year the city set the maximum allowable rent increase to be BELOW inflation at 90% of CPI or 4% - whichever is less each year when evaluated. Property owners under the Los Angeles rent stabilization ordinance are now guaranteed to make less money every year going forward with existing tenants as it compares to inflation (a minimum of 10% less to be specific which will compound).


Pop quiz: LA Rental Housing Registration Late Payment Penalty
A landlord who fails to pay their annual Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP) fee on time is deemed delinquent by the Los Angeles Housing Department. What penalty is assessed on the unpaid fee per rental unit?

a) no penalty

b) 5%

c) 200%

d) 20%

Please email your answers to team@urbanhillsides.com - or just ask.