801 North

Sorry it’s been so long since my last review. I have been here in my apartment, cooping myself from my old bosses! But the building managers here are amazing. They have been incredibly understanding regarding my strange behavior as of late, and they even have done a good job fending off the blue-​shirters who keep stopping by. They pound and pound at the door but eventually are shuttled away. Bless Bradley and Kyla. Also, they were completely and totally ok with me installing the extra deadbolt locks onto my door for safety.
I think I’m finally ready to venture back out. Maybe next week. I have to go to the epicenter of everything, but honestly I’m afraid. They know where I live and they know my patterns. Somehow I have to throw them off. Misinformation. Two minus one equals Mon. Tuesday. Tuesday I will make my escape. If you have been following me, check back then, everything will go clear.
Danny Spreading Truth.
P. S. Fun Unilocal game! What famous person shares your initials? Put a link at the end of your review! Mine are D.M.

I don’t like writing bad reviews but in this case was necessary. First of all, I always wanted to live here. Finally my husband and I saw that there was an available 1bed/​1bath apartment for $ 2195 which is perfect for our budget. I saw the available apartment in their website 4 days ago. I decided to call in Sunday but no one answered the phone, since the office is closed during the weekends but I did leaved a message. Monday 03÷28÷16 I was waiting for someone to call me about the apartment. But again no one called me. Then I decided to call them again 3 times (again no one answered the phone, what a surprise). Then I decide to go in person to the leasing office with my husband. We arrived there and waited for like 15min THERE WAS NO ONE THERE AND NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE AGAIN. Then I decided to email the manager and see if someone will reply my email. FINALLY they replied my email on the afternoon of Monday 03÷28÷16. He said that they had 2 apartments available both with 1 bedroom. One of them was cheaper because is a Junior 1bed /​1bath. I replied him really fast and I asked him if I was possible to see the unit in person or send pictures. He of course never replied… Then I decided to call him again in Tuesday 03÷29÷16 NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE AGAIN. In that point I was really disappointed and I was not sure if I wanted to live there anymore. But today 03÷30÷16 I decided to call him again several times but AGAIN NO ONE ANSWERED THE PHONE. Incredible, I can’t believe that… Then I decided to sent an email asking about the unit again. And he just replied me saying that he rented the unit this morning. I don’t believe it… but how a manager of a luxury building doesn’t want to answer the calls and emails regarding the available apartments? Also I would like to say that in the website the apartment was $ 2195 and when he answered my email the apartment was way expensive. Thats why I was interested only in the junior 1bed/​bath. Also My husband and I are two working professionals and we have perfect credit. I am still in shock and I will not recommend living. Extremely bad experience!!!

I love living here!!! Bradley and Kyla are the best property managers on the planet. ON THE PLANET you guys!!! For realz. They’re awesome people and they make everything easy. I wish they didn’t have to work and I could hang out with them all day.

I moved in in January and was very excited to be in a «new» building that is centrally located in West Hollywood. After about three weeks, the honeymoon ended. The builder looked to cut corners wherever possible: the floors are made of cheap faux wood, the bathrooms and showers don’t have tile, they have flimsey plastic which is almost impossible to clean, the microwave’s faux metal veneer is pealing off… the list goes on and on. However, all of that is liveable except for the thickness of the walls. I can hear everything going on in the building, even when I am in the master bedroom which is far removed from the front door. If you are unfortunate enough to live above «Sweat Garage» (which I am), you are woken up each morning around 6:30 am with the sound of weights dropping and the base of the music they play. For the first two months, I had no idea where the noise was coming from. So I would get out of bed and walk the halls, hoping to hear a fellow tenant doing P90X or something like that… something that I could ask them to stop doing so early. When I finally went into see Kyla, the manager, she actually laughed and said «Oh, that’s definitely ‘Sweat Garage’. It’s the weights dropping that you’re hearing». I asked her to see if there was anything she could do. For six months she delayed by saying that a sound engineer would look into it. This never happened. I will text her in the morning complaining of the noise and the response I will get is along the lines of «Yeah, I’ve already complained. Nothing I can do». Apparently she is woken up as well. So glad I get to hear weights dropping on the hour, every hour until around 7 or 8 pm.
In addition to this, I park my car in the underground garage. One night, I parked it underground, but just outside of the gated parking thinking that it would be safe. It got broken into. And the thief who broke in stole the programmed garage door opener which I had in my console. When I mentioned to the manager that they should re-​program the remotes for the safety and security of everyone who parks in the gated area, I was told that it would take too much time and energy. I relayed this message to the detective who had helped with the case and he was shocked… mainly because there is a ring of car thiefs who go around hollywood and west hollywood and they hold onto these remotes to access the parking garages when everyone is asleep. I do understand that re-​programming the remotes would be time intensive… but isn’t that what you HAVE to do when one of them falls into the hands of theft ring? This was strike two.
Then, to add insult to injury, another thief (separate from the guy who broke into my car) got a hold of the mail key which accesses the building and the mailboxes in the lobby. Not only was a friend’s package stolen in the lobby (a space where UPS, USPS and FEDEX drop off), that same thief came back and broke into the compartment where rent checks are dropped off.
I’ve spent the past nine months making my apartment comfortable and now I think I need to leave because all of the issues mentioned above make it almost unliveable. The restaurants below are nice. Maybe they are worth frequenting and then driving back home to a house or apartment which is actually secure and is quiet to boot.

5 Stars for Management and the Leasing Agents at 801 North!
Michael Hunter went above and beyond to find me the perfect unit in 801 North after I had looked at a handful of apartments in other buildings. Then, when I applied, I had a nightmare experience with a previous landlord, who nearly prevented me from moving in. Michael and Kyla Griffith (Property Manager) were patient, helped me get the issue resolved, and could not have been more pleasant throughout the process. I can’t express enough my excitement for my new home and how relieving it is to have reliable and responsive management.

I lived here from December 2011 to December 2014. It was a great experience overall. Kyla was the best property manager, every time I had an issue it was resolved right away. Soto was a great handyman, and Brian was always helpful in the leasing office. The location was great and the property had great businesses. The building has a pizza place, a pet supply store, a butcher shop (Which unfortunately closed), a bar & grill, a kitchen design shop, and the best coffee house in LA. The rent was pricey, but it included central air, washer/​dryer in the unit, parking, a rooftop deck, and a gym. My issues with 801 North were a lack of space. No closet space, no fans. It was hard to cook without smelling up the apartment. Fire alarms would go off, but not frequently. The walls were also paper thin, my neighbor’s living room was next to my bedroom. He would have people over late at night, but it was easy to sleep through. Overall, it was a great experience for my first and only place in LA.

I lived here for two years from jan 2011-​jan 2013. I loved it. Yes the fire alarms went off frequently but it was because so many new business were renting out the spaces below the apartments and they had to test the fire alarm units to the building as per code. I lived in a penthouse unit (ph9) and i did hear people exercising on the roof occassionally but as long as it wasn’t excessive or prolonged It didnt really bother me. I believe i asked a small group of people on a saturday afternoon to keep it down up there only once out of the two years i was there. I met some amazing people at these apartments that have turned out to be long term friends. Kyla G. Does an amzing job and i would rent from them again in the future.

I haven’t actually rented from this company but my review is based on the excellent customer service.
I sent an e-​mail a few days ago inquiring on prices etc. I had an immediate response from Brian Lapinski who gave me an in depth detailed answer of which was a great help. He was nothing but polite, courteous and incredibly friendly. I would definitely rent from this place based on the service I got from Brain.
So, this review is especially for Brian. So I’d give top marks for Brian. 100% feedback. Thank you so much to Brian.

I lived at 801 North for a year. Hands down, it was my best living experience in LA. My unit was phenomenal– gorgeous dark hardwood floors, quartz counter tops, stainless appliances, great finishes. The tenants are friendly. The location cannot be beat– the building itself sits on top of a bar, a deli, a coffee shop, a pizza place, a work out studio and much much more.
I also want to call out the building manager Kyla. She is the BEST. She really takes care of her tenants. She is responsive to requests, she made sure my packages got to me, she even helped me set up a surprise in my apartment for my gf’s birthday! I had to move out in the middle of my 2^nd lease– she helped me find a new tenant to replace me so the financial hurt was minimal.
If you find a vacancy here don’t think twice, move in immediately!

I have lived at 801 North Now for 3 years, and I have the intention to stay here much longer. The building manager Kyla is very professional and will go out of her way to make sure that you are happy. I have never had any problems with any of the neighbors being too loud, or any sounds for that matter. 801 North is considered a luxury apartment community its just a few years old, and comes fitted with modern appliances. The apartments which face towards Fairfax have double paned windows which when closed make it almost impossible to hear any of the noisy cars on Fairfax. The apartment community comes with an amazing rooftop deck, and the community has a very upscale feel to it. 801 North is also in a prime location, located walking distance to just about everything. The tenants here are very respectful of each other and the premises for the most part. The management keeps the grounds looking immaculate. I love living here and highly recommend it!

Let’s just say apt living ain’t always easy but Kyla the manager at 801 N makes you feel like part of the family immediately. I have lived at 801 for 4 years and can honestly not imagine living anywhere else in LA. I love the rooftop lounge and have enjoyed the gym facilities and shops and stores in the complex. If I ever move I want to take Kyla with me! She is a diplomatic problem solver and a great friend.

My review is to give praise to Kyla Griffith the manager of the 801 North Fairfax.
My fiancé and i are planning our wedding and want to scale down on rent to save money without giving up the luxuries we have at our present place and all the perks and conveniences that come with living close to the Grove.
I contacted 801 and scheduled a tour with Kyla. When we met her she was warm, inviting, professional and patient. She showed us a unit that had everything we we were looking for, except the square footage we needed for all our stuff but at a amazing price!
I called her the next day to say we wanted the apartment, got approved, and then called her back to say we changed our minds and found something else with more square footage!
I was expecting attitude or some sign in her voice of distain but to my surprise she was supportive and genuinely wished us well.
We put down $ 300 deposit on another place and decided after the fact that we weren’t really saving and cancelled that reservation within 48 hours… however we lost our deposit.
I called Kyla and she kindly welcomed us back.
Well, some unexpected changes occurred with business and a possible move to Arizona so ONCE AGAIN OUR INDECISIVE SELVES called her back to cancel after giving her a $ 1,750.00 depositl!!!
By this time Mother Teresa would have said screw you guys!
I was and am blown away with Kyla. her tone, her demeanor, professionalism, candor, how understanding she was/​is and her honor.
Without any tug of war she gave us back our deposit.
Very few people these days impress me.
My review is 5 stars even though we didn’t move to 801… we haven’t finalized our plans just yet… GO FIGURE.

I have been a tenant for over a year now, and really enjoy living here. Having the best rental building at a great price in this area is hard to come by. The amenities are wonderful. The gym is clean, rooftop cabans with great views of the city, gated parking, nightly security guard, cameras everywhere, and constant cleaning of the building to name a few. Kyla the building manger is amazing, and will help with any maintenance request, and even give advice of great spots around the area. I eat almost daily downstairs at Pitfire, The Fat Dog, Coffee Commissary, and get great meats at Lindy & Grundy an in house butcher. Not a better location, which is within close range to great shopping dining, and all household needs. Just resined my lease without hesitation!
A+

Don’t move here! Although it is a great location and the apartments are nice, you will regret it! Fire alarms go off frequently, every couple of months they clean some kind of sewage pipes under the units which literally smells like toxic sh*t and chemicals and they love to increase rent every year. You can’t charge $ 2500+ for this crap. I completely agree with everything Lawrence Y posted.

I don’t know if reviewer Jaymie Lynn S. just went in for a tour or actually lived in the building, because I don’t think it deserves her glowing praise. Here’s my experience:
First the good.
The location is great. It’s close to The Grove, Melrose, and the Farmer’s Market. The Commissary underneath is incredible pretentious, but a great place to grab a cup of coffee. The staff at Tailwaggers are true animal lovers and very nice.
The finishings are pretty luxe. A stainless steel appliance suite and hardwood floors add a nice touch. In terms of amenities, the view from the rooftop deck and on-​site gym can’t be beat.
Now the bad.
The rents are on par with the most luxury buildings in the area, but the units scrimp on space and storage. Utilities are not included (but rent does include parking, unlike The Crescent) so add a couple hundred plus bucks there. The lack of closets will be a real turn-​off to girls and guys with a lot of clothes. While there’s a lot of built-​in storage, no one will want to store their shoes in the kitchen.
I opted for a penthouse unit because I thought it would be quiet. I was totally wrong. There is little to no sound insulation between the penthouse floor and the rooftop deck, which means you can hear everything up there. Make sure you bring a friend and have him/​her walk/​talk right above your unit, move the deck chairs around, and most importantly, walk in the rock beds. There’s nothing worst when you’re trying to sleep and a girl in stilettos is walking around at 2am, or someone’s letting their dog run through the rock beds. Seriously, it sounds like it’s raining gravel on the ceiling.
Which brings me to the last bad point. The residents. There are a few nice people in the building. The rest are uptight junior publicist types who think they’re entitled to everything. Good luck getting them to follow the rooftop curfew. I didn’t mind if people were up there around midnight, but it really bugged me at 2am, 3am and even 4am.
There’s one guy who thinks he’s a recording artist and sings so badly that I thought it was a joke. But after hearing him scream for hours day in and day out I almost wanted to die. There’s another guy who constantly drunk and smoked pot on the roof … I even found him passed out there in the cold. And just wait until you have people throwing parties right above you. There’s nothing like a boombox reverbing through your unit (they’re not allowed per the rooftop rules, but that’s never enforced) and thirty people walking right on top of you.
Now the ugly.
They say you can’t pick your neighbors. I wish you could. I lived next to two guys who vandalized my unit. Basically, they thought I did something I didn’t, and out of spite threw garbage at my unit. They and a mob of friends also walked back and forth in front of my keyhole mouthing the words «f – k you» and flipping me off.
This act was completely unprovoked (the other neighbors and security guard can confirm this). You wouldn’t expect this immature, illegal behavior from people who pay $ 2200+/month in rent, but it happened.
Kyla, the building manager, was sympathetic but little was done. I didn’t even receive an apology until several days later, and my neighbors lied and blamed their friends. I saw them vandalize my door with my own eyes.
The management was unsympathetic and dismissed their actions as «not a big deal.» When someone defiles property and tries to intimidate you, that’s not a big deal? And, I might add, these neighbors have a police file on them from a previous domestic incident. So this is luxury living, eh?
Kyla did help me break my lease and move out but I feel she could’ve done more. In fact, I had a replacement come in who she said didn’t qualify, but said he did the following day. When I called the replacement, he had already signed another lease. Her indecisiveness cost me $ 5,000 — I couldn’t find another renter until two months later.
I didn’t stay my full lease, but other residents told me they raise — not lower the rents after a year.
Moving here was one of the worst — and costliest — decisions in my life.

Not renewing my lease here. This is not «luxury».

Let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised with my first experience here at 801 North. Before I walked in, I noticed that the entire first floor is occupied with a variety of neat retail stores like the Coffee Commissary, The Fat Dog (a gastropub), Lindy and Grundy (an organic butcher shop), Sweat Garage (body conditioning gym), Tailwaggers (pet supply store), and a couple more. They provided a lively/​stimulating atmosphere so at least I know I can spend some time over there on my free time.
I met with Kyla, the manager, and she was extremely personable. She showed me the gym which was nice and then introduced the rooftop skydeck which literally blew me away. The skydeck provided an in-​your-​face view of Los Angeles with the Hollywood Hills blazing along the skyline. Not to mention, the classy, private cabanas that they provide overlooking the entire city.
I walked into one of their 1 bed/​1 bath unit facing Fairfax and I immediately felt a charismatic vibe from the brightly lit room. It could use a little more closet/​storage space but the overall feel of the place more than makes up for it.
The custom made, dark espresso colored Italian cabinets along with the polished, urbane style kitchens gave the place a much desired classic/​modern feel (something I would certainly show off to my friends and family). The units also have mushroom colored carpets in the bedroom and either a maple or espressso woodened floors. Also provided are the private balconies which face the peaceful, bamboo and fountain decorated courtyard or the lively view of Fairfax and the Hollywood sign on the hills. The units overlooking Fairfax may be a concern to some with the street cars zipping around from underneath but the double-​paned windows do reduce a lot of the sound it seemed like. Lastly, the closet with a washer and dryer in every unit is a nice comforting/​finishing touch, not to mention quite convenient!
Overall, if you don’t mind a bit of a trim in terms of space I would highly recommend 801 North because all the amenities that they provide make the living space worthwhile. Definitely a smart choice if you do decide to live here. Make sure to check it out!