Silver Lake
New small lot homes to open in Echo Park, prices start at $1.059M
Neighbors had fought the development, calling it too big and contemporary for the surrounding 1920s bungalows.
First look at 5-story apartment building planned for Glendale Boulevard in Silver Lake
Near Fletcher and the Whole Foods 365, the project would hold 50 units. But it’s facing opposition from neighbors, who say it’s too big.
Ivanhoe Reservoir’s shade balls are going away very soon
After almost nine years bobbing around in Silver Lake, the shade balls might be removed as early as this week.
Revamped Silver Lake bungalow just off Sunset Boulevard asks $799K
Beyond that cute porch, the two-bedroom house holds coved ceilings and large windows.
Cozy Spanish-style in Silver Lake asks $1.05M
Built in 1931, the three-bedroom home features views, hardwood floors, built-in shelving, wide windows, and tiles galore
Empty Silver Lake Reservoir will begin refilling early, starting next month
The process, once projected to take about a year, should be complete in two months, thanks to lots of snowmelt from the eastern Sierras.
In Silver Lake, rent a landmark guesthouse designed by Schindler for $3,450/month
The original owner was bohemian, feminist, and activist Victoria McAlmon, who was said to host cultural luminaries, including Eleanor Roosevelt and Diego Rivera.
1940s Silver Lake house with Streamline Moderne vibe wants $989K
Located off Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom dwelling built in 1941 has some really great Streamline Moderne elements.
Cozy Silver Lake triplex asks $949K
It features a one-bedroom and two studios—each with a separate entrance and access to outdoor porches and patios.
50 years ago the first major gay rights demonstration happened in Silver Lake
A police raid at the Black Cat Tavern led to protests outside the gay bar that predated the Stonewall riots by more than two years. The event will be commemorated Saturday.
Home designed by Case Study architect Raphael Soriano up for rent in Silver Lake
Built in 1938, the International Modern-style home appears in Gebhard & Winter’s "Architectural Guidebook to Los Angeles" as well as Barbara Bestor’s "Bohemian Modern."
What $2,150 rents you in LA right now
Today’s installment of Curbed Comparisons takes us to HiFi, Beverly Grove, the Hollywood Dell, Sherman Oaks, and Silver Lake in search of the best apartments $2,150 can rent. Which one is the best deal?
Developer behind Ace and Soho Warehouse says it will open budget hotel in Silver Lake
Called Roadhouse Hotel and Junction, the Silver Lake location will feature a ground-floor restaurant and a pool that will open to the public for free. The opening is targeted for 2018.
Open Thread: Q&A with Tracy Do for all of your LA real estate questions
Today’s Open Thread is a Q&A with Compass realtor Tracy Do, who specializes in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Mount Washington, and Glassell Park.
Spanish bungalow in Silver Lake asks $899,000
Perfect for anyone who wants to walk to shops and restaurants, the two-bedroom features hardwood floors, a clawfoot bathtub, a set of French doors, and, according to the listing, a Batchelder fireplace.
Midcentury modern by Gilbert Leong in Silver Lake asks $1.349M
You could be the second-ever owner of this time capsule overlooking the west side of the Silver Lake Reservoir. Original features include beamed ceilings, built-in shelving, and solid wood cabinetry.
1920s bungalow in Silver Lake asks $798K
The private little home features hardwood floors, a fireplace, and views across the hills. Divided into two one-bedroom listings, the residence sits on a woodsy lot that includes a driveway, garden, and outdoor patio.
Richard Neutra’s Modernist masterpiece in Silver Lake named national landmark
The home where architect Richard Neutra lived for almost thirty years is already a local landmark, but now it’s getting additional national accolades.
Simple Silver Lake bungalow overlooking park seeks $679K
The petite bungalow holds just one bedroom and one bathroom in 640 square feet, but it’s in a desirable location—it’s walking distance to the Sunset Junction.
Remodeled Echo Park bungalow asks $649K
Built in 1923, the two-bedroom, two-bath house is freshly remodeled with new floors and lighting. The house takes up almost the entire lot, so there’s no lawns or gardens to care for, but there’s still room for a wood deck.
Collect a cozy cottage compound in Sunset Junction
Adjacent Craftsman and Spanish-style duplexes both up for grabs
Traditional Silver Lake house with perfect backyard asks $2.15M
The interior is classically beautiful with crown molding and French doors. Outside, there’s space for outdoor dining and an inviting pool enveloped in grass and palms.
Flea's music conservatory unveils its stylish new campus
Founded in 2001 in response to budget cuts that eliminated arts programs in LA's public schools, the Silverlake Conservatory of Music can now accommodate almost twice as many students as before in its new campus designed by Barbara Bestor.
Condos could rise at Silver Lake’s Red Car property
After years of aborted attempts by city officials to buy a privately-owned parcel of open space in Silver Lake in order to convert it into a public park, 49 condos may be headed for the property—formerly part of a Pacific Electric trolley route.
Data scientists say controversial Rowena 'road diet' actually worked
The Silver Lake street is more safe now that there are bike lanes. In an op-ed for the Los Angeles Times, two data scientists say average speeds dropped and there were fewer crashes after the road diet.
Water will start flowing into the Silver Lake Reservoir soon
At a packed community meeting Tuesday night, city officials reassured concerned residents of Silver Lake that water will be flowing into the dry reservoir by May 1. But it will be a year or more before the lake is full.
Hip Silver Lake house with skylights asks $995K
A ranch-style house built in 1947 updated and staged to appeal to trendy Silver Lake buyers and anyone who shops at Urban Outfitters.
See these modernist gems in next month's MAK tour
Siip on a pair of those sexy blue booties! This fall's tour offers up-close looks at nine notable homes in Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Mt. Washington designed by John Lautner, Harwell Hamilton Harris, RM Schindler, Gregory Ain, and James DeLong
Historic landmark for sale in Silver Lake
Known as the August House, the Asian-influenced Craftsman was built in 1913. The four-bedroom, two-bath bungalow features original woodwork, hardwood floors, built-ins, and stained glass accents. Last sold in 2001 for $545K, it's now asking $1.275M.
What $2,100 rents you in Los Angeles right now
We found apartments in Silver Lake, Chinatown, Valley Glen, Venice, and Hollywood, all renting for around the same price. But which one is the best deal? Vote to let us know!
Rent a room in a legendary LA architect's office
Richard Neutral designed his own Silver Lake office building in 1949. It's now a museum dedicated to his life and work, but you can rent a room for $1,200 per month, plus the cost of utilities.
Silver Lake’s Circus of Books is closing up shop
Silver Lake's venerable gay porn shop and newsstand is closing its doors after more than 30 years in business (the original West Hollywood location will remain open for now). A marijuana dispensary will pop up in its place.
In Silver Lake, even the anti-development posters are cool
A dramatic poster by the group Save Sunset Junction shows a bulldozer destroying the junction's famous sign. It says Silver Lake's community of "writers, artists, 5-dollar-guys, (and) coffee lovers" is threatened by new 5-story buildings.
First look at the hotel that could be built at Sunset Junction
A developer is now considering adding a hotel to its long-in-the-works mixed-use project on Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake. What would that look like? We've got renderings.
What $1,950 rents you in Los Angeles right now
We've checked out five apartments in LA renting for around $1,950. What we found were places in Santa Monica, the Hollywood Hills, Glendale, Silver Lake, and Mid-Wilshire—each with their own pros and cons. Check out all five, then vote for the best.
Sunset Junction might get a hotel
Three mixed-users along Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake have been in the works for years, but now the developers are considering tweaking the project to swap in a boutique hotel with 94 rooms and 4,000 square feet of restaurant space.
What $1,850 rents you in Los Angeles
In this week's installment of Curbed Comparisons, we've got some tough decisions to make. Is a one-bedroom in Santa Monica better than a two-bedroom in Burbank? Vote for the best.
The Silver Lake Reservoir will be refilled
LADWP officials assure area residents that, after sitting empty for the past year, the Silver Lake Reservoir will be refilled. But that probably won't happen until spring, as more work needs to be completed in the lake bed.
1920s Sunset Junction bungalow asking $579K
Just a short walk away from all the fun of Sunset Junction, this compact blue house manages to fit two bedrooms, one bathroom, a breakfast nook, and more into its not-so-big footprint.