Built in 1961, 1920 Hillcrest is a 20-unit, two-story, garden-style apartment community located in the highly desirable and historic Whitley Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. The property is close to several historic and popular attractions. The apartment community is also close to the Hollywood Hills, Hollywood Reservoir, Santa Monica Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard, and other well-known areas. The weekly Hollywood Farmer's Market is located just one mile from the property. 1920 Hillcrest has a desirable unit mix and is comprised of 90% one-bedroom units and 10% two-bedroom units. Construction is wood-frame with stucco exteriors and flat roofs with composite shingles. Each unit features a large balcony. Community amenities include a swimming pool, laundry facility, intercom access, and controlled-access parking for 20 covered parking spaces. The property is landscaped with mature trees and topiaries.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
22
Baths
20
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
15,378
Year built
1961
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Los Angeles County
APN
5549018022
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 7, 2026.
Mar 18, 2020 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Perform a soft story retrofit. Install new ordinary moment frames.
Remodel
Mar 17, 2020 • Final
Bldg-alter/repair
Perform a soft story retrofit according to city code. Install new ordinary moment frames and update the design based on supplemental plans.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage
Controlled Entrance, Covered Parking
Parking
# of Parking Spaces (Total): 20
Interior
Equipment
Range/Oven, Refrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Wall/Window Unit Cooling
Wall Heat
Multi-Unit Income
Gross Income: 265165
Gross Operating Income: $340,384
Net Operating Income: $265,165
Multi-Unit Expenses
Total Annual Expense: $75,219
Multi-Unit Other Financial Information
Cap Rate: 3.6
Gross Rent Multiplier: 17.6
Vacancy Rate: 5
Scheduled Actual: Scheduled
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Type Type: 1, 2
Type Of Units: Apartment
# of Buildings: 1
Unit 1 Information
# of Beds: 1
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,172
Projected Rent: $21,096
Actual Rent: $21,096
# of Units: 18
Unit 2 Information
# of Beds: 2
# of Baths: 1.00
Rent: $1,585
Projected Rent: $3,170
Actual Rent: $3,170
# of Units: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Total Floors: 2
Exterior Features
Patio Features: Balcony
Pool Information
In Ground Pool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential Income
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 14,756
Zoning: LAR2
Financial
Assessment Information
Assessed Land Value: $160,349
Assessed Improvement Value: $480,333
Assessor Parcel Number: 5549-018-022
Location
Community Information
# of Units in Complex (Total): 20
Location Information
Directions: North of Franklin; West of Highland Ave. Open House, 3 vacant units Tuesday 8/5 11:30am - 1:30pm
Cross Streets: Franklin and Hillcrest Road
Public facts
Beds: 22
Baths: 20.0
Sq. Ft.: 15,378
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Los Angeles County
APN: 5549018022
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 7, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Disclosures: None
Around this home
Schools
Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Hollywood Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
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