r/LosAngelesPreserved

What happens if an HCM in an HPOZ burns down?

Some friends of mine have this HCM, Hpoz, hillside house that they are ready to sell in order to finance their medical treatments and take care of their kids and grandkids. I’m afraid the combination of emcumberments plus the cost of getting it habitable and maxing out its value make it a stuck asset.

If preservation minded investors don’t buy it, I’m afraid it could go to someone might scrape the lot in hopes of increasing density.

What precisely happens if someone does that? Do they just have to wait a while?

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u/angeloBellomo — 20 hours ago

▲ 15 r/LosAngelesPreserved

A modest proposal from the 7800 block of South Broadway: density doesn't have to consist only of boring boxes. Southern California has so many cool architectural styles that could be incorporated into new projects, if developers or the City cared. Angelenos deserve beauty!

u/esotouric_tours — 1 day ago

▲ 19 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Down on Adair below Washington, the white lady is the prettiest survivor in an early residential pocket that was streetcar close to the Downtown business and courthouse district.

u/esotouric_tours — 1 day ago

▲ 18 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Want to be gorgeous? Trust Betty's on Broadway.

u/esotouric_tours — 1 day ago

▲ 39 r/LosAngelesPreserved

The South Los Angeles residential flats must have been gorgeous, before the stucco man showed up with his devil's trowel. But behold! The tympanum scrollwork and perfect Palladian windows at 872 W 43rd Street are evidence of 120 years of enlightened landlords. Don't ever change!

u/esotouric_tours — 3 days ago

▲ 38 r/LosAngelesPreserved

LACMA's marketing team desperately wants to make the value-engineered Zumthor debacle into a star, but leave it to legendary architectural photographer Tim Street-Porter to call it straight: the Emperor is stark naked and "depressingly unattractive."

Street-Porter's photos on Instagram: https://instagram.com/p/DZ0-mpkDpbN

Our public records search that showed Angelenos overwhelmingly opposed this costly demolition: https://esotouric.com/lacma-emails

u/esotouric_tours — 4 days ago

▲ 12 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Three pretty turn of the century cottages, boarded up with demolition notifications posted--even though no required email was sent to Councilman Curren Price--surrounded by dead grass. And this 4th of July, firefighters saved one and all. Thanks LAFD!

Learn more here: https://esotouric.substack.com/p/east22ndstreet

u/esotouric_tours — 3 days ago

▲ 85 r/LosAngelesPreserved+1 crossposts

We're sensing an erotic/alcoholic theme on Vermont Avenue in South Los Angeles. Salud!

u/esotouric_tours — 4 days ago

▲ 826 r/LosAngelesPreserved+2 crossposts

Farewell to Burrito King No. 1, the favorite late night stop of Echo Park rock 'n rollers and all day regulars since 1968. Seeing the vacant stall, right after the cleared Taix lot, was non bueno.

u/ZayreBlairdere — 5 days ago

▲ 22 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Farewell to Burrito King No. 1, the favorite late night stop of Echo Park rock 'n rollers and all day regulars since 1968. Seeing the vacant stall, right after the cleared Taix lot, was non bueno. Y Que has permission to save the sign, so pirates, stay away from the l'il burro!

u/esotouric_tours — 3 days ago

▲ 17 r/LosAngelesPreserved

It's the mid-century rock wall surrounding the ghost of a display window that elevates the Virgin of Guadalupe mural on San Miguel Mini Auto Electric (54th & Broadway) to the status of a shrine. Open for true believers, or just if you need a new battery.

u/esotouric_tours — 3 days ago

▲ 12 r/LosAngelesPreserved

There's a punk tour of Hollywood Forever

Check out IG here: https://www.instagram.com/punkrockgraveyardtour/

u/chakifunk — 3 days ago

▲ 43 r/LosAngelesPreserved

A red alert from the Woman's Club of Hollywood (est. 1905): after decades of internecine squabbles and last minute saves, its landmarked clubhouse at 1749 N. La Brea is up for foreclosure auction on August 30. They're looking for an angel to keep it safe.

Is it you? Learn more about the club: https://womansclubhollywood.org/

Here's the emailed plea for help from the Woman's Club of Hollywood. Please read, pass it on, and light a candle for this venerable organization and beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival clubhouse.

https://mailchi.mp/e5480bf70cc7/pre-oscar-awards-gala-featuring-the-9th-annual-gwen-awards-12935118

u/esotouric_tours — 5 days ago

▲ 82 r/LosAngelesPreserved

2306 South Harcourt needs a hug.

u/esotouric_tours — 7 days ago

▲ 8 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Dozens of large 1920s multi-family RSO buildings are hitting the market in a wave. Will Los Angeles leaders act to keep modest, stable housing like The Fedora Arms Apartments populated? We fell in love with this facade visiting Papa Cristo's (RIP).

Listing: https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/2709-W-Pico-Blvd-Los-Angeles-CA/41127725/

u/esotouric_tours — 5 days ago

▲ 37 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Close to where Carmona dead ends at the Ballona Creek, this Hispano-Moorish marvel erected by German immigrant meat dealer George Groezinger couldn't be prettier in pink. Just four more years and she'll turn 100--as long as the speculator ghouls leave her be.

u/esotouric_tours — 7 days ago

▲ 0 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Happy SB 79 goes into effect day with another city council co-opted by paid Yimby lobbyists. No, Chelsea Byers, it's not ethical to take a paid position representing upzoning interests after you're elected to represent West Hollywood residents.

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u/esotouric_tours — 6 days ago

▲ 62 r/LosAngelesPreserved

In 1996, Jonathan Gold found just three perfect L.A. taquitos worth reviewing: Ciro's Boyle Heights (where we named Esotouric!), Pepe's No. 2 Downey & Cielito Lindo Olvera Street. Only Cielito Lindo survives and Angelenos need to show up hungry and keep the grease pots sizzling!

u/esotouric_tours — 9 days ago

▲ 8 r/LosAngelesPreserved

Behold, the most beautiful entry on Crown Hill! The magnificent griffin and dolphin frieze symbolizes the power of the press, which is fitting, as the 1924 Stange Apartments, architect unknown, figures in the recall of dirty judges for a real estate scam.

How the judges were brought down: http://www.metnews.com/articles/2005/perspectives062105.htm

u/esotouric_tours — 6 days ago

▲ 100 r/LosAngelesPreserved

RIP 6115 Romaine, old Hollywood apartments replaced by prison architecture

In March 2021, we posted: Are you one of the five families who live in the rent-controlled 1939 apartments at 6115 Romaine or in the 1917 house behind? Permits have been filed to demolish your home for a huge TOC project. The whole block of renters will be next!

And in June 2026: RIP pretty pink period revival apartments in the heart of Hollywood and hello to the stark monochrome prison architecture that developers, City Planning Commissioners and Councilmembers seem to think is all L.A. tenants deserve. Do they live in such inhospitable buildings?

u/esotouric_tours — 12 days ago

r/LosAngelesPreserved

What happens if an HCM in an HPOZ burns down?

A modest proposal from the 7800 block of South Broadway: density doesn't have to consist only of boring boxes. Southern California has so many cool architectural styles that could be incorporated into new projects, if developers or the City cared. Angelenos deserve beauty!

Down on Adair below Washington, the white lady is the prettiest survivor in an early residential pocket that was streetcar close to the Downtown business and courthouse district.

Want to be gorgeous? Trust Betty's on Broadway.

The South Los Angeles residential flats must have been gorgeous, before the stucco man showed up with his devil's trowel. But behold! The tympanum scrollwork and perfect Palladian windows at 872 W 43rd Street are evidence of 120 years of enlightened landlords. Don't ever change!

LACMA's marketing team desperately wants to make the value-engineered Zumthor debacle into a star, but leave it to legendary architectural photographer Tim Street-Porter to call it straight: the Emperor is stark naked and "depressingly unattractive."

Three pretty turn of the century cottages, boarded up with demolition notifications posted--even though no required email was sent to Councilman Curren Price--surrounded by dead grass. And this 4th of July, firefighters saved one and all. Thanks LAFD!

We're sensing an erotic/alcoholic theme on Vermont Avenue in South Los Angeles. Salud!

Farewell to Burrito King No. 1, the favorite late night stop of Echo Park rock 'n rollers and all day regulars since 1968. Seeing the vacant stall, right after the cleared Taix lot, was non bueno.

Farewell to Burrito King No. 1, the favorite late night stop of Echo Park rock 'n rollers and all day regulars since 1968. Seeing the vacant stall, right after the cleared Taix lot, was non bueno. Y Que has permission to save the sign, so pirates, stay away from the l'il burro!

It's the mid-century rock wall surrounding the ghost of a display window that elevates the Virgin of Guadalupe mural on San Miguel Mini Auto Electric (54th &amp; Broadway) to the status of a shrine. Open for true believers, or just if you need a new battery.

There's a punk tour of Hollywood Forever

A red alert from the Woman's Club of Hollywood (est. 1905): after decades of internecine squabbles and last minute saves, its landmarked clubhouse at 1749 N. La Brea is up for foreclosure auction on August 30. They're looking for an angel to keep it safe.

2306 South Harcourt needs a hug.

Dozens of large 1920s multi-family RSO buildings are hitting the market in a wave. Will Los Angeles leaders act to keep modest, stable housing like The Fedora Arms Apartments populated? We fell in love with this facade visiting Papa Cristo's (RIP).

Close to where Carmona dead ends at the Ballona Creek, this Hispano-Moorish marvel erected by German immigrant meat dealer George Groezinger couldn't be prettier in pink. Just four more years and she'll turn 100--as long as the speculator ghouls leave her be.

Happy SB 79 goes into effect day with another city council co-opted by paid Yimby lobbyists. No, Chelsea Byers, it's not ethical to take a paid position representing upzoning interests after you're elected to represent West Hollywood residents.

In 1996, Jonathan Gold found just three perfect L.A. taquitos worth reviewing: Ciro's Boyle Heights (where we named Esotouric!), Pepe's No. 2 Downey &amp; Cielito Lindo Olvera Street. Only Cielito Lindo survives and Angelenos need to show up hungry and keep the grease pots sizzling!

Behold, the most beautiful entry on Crown Hill! The magnificent griffin and dolphin frieze symbolizes the power of the press, which is fitting, as the 1924 Stange Apartments, architect unknown, figures in the recall of dirty judges for a real estate scam.

RIP 6115 Romaine, old Hollywood apartments replaced by prison architecture

It's the mid-century rock wall surrounding the ghost of a display window that elevates the Virgin of Guadalupe mural on San Miguel Mini Auto Electric (54th & Broadway) to the status of a shrine. Open for true believers, or just if you need a new battery.

In 1996, Jonathan Gold found just three perfect L.A. taquitos worth reviewing: Ciro's Boyle Heights (where we named Esotouric!), Pepe's No. 2 Downey & Cielito Lindo Olvera Street. Only Cielito Lindo survives and Angelenos need to show up hungry and keep the grease pots sizzling!