Art Deco Apartment

WARNING: AVOID AT ALL COSTS. I am writing this review as someone who (attempted) to apply for one of the units. I had a very difficult time getting through to Jon, who told me to email him with an intro and financial statements. He proceeded to not answer for days after I followed up relentlessly. I contacted his biz partner Dave who called me and we discussed the unit over the phone. He mentioned the reason I most likely hadn't heard back from Jon was because I was a makeup artist, and "makeup artists, hair stylists, and wardrobe stylists" give him trouble. This to me would be discrimination against a line of work (one heavily present in HOLLYWOOD, the land of film and TV). I more than qualified financially, so it was unfair to take me out of the running due to my career. He also asked my age, single status, etc and didn't seem to love that and tried to find out if I could afford the apt by asking how much was in my bank account. If they would have allowed me to submit an application, they could have seen for themselves. He said that he would talk to Jon about me, and I heard nothing back. I had an intuition that I was being discriminated against for my work, my age (30) and my single status. So, I had my friend inquire about the unit who is a married attorney. After a few min phone call, they essentially offered her the unit on the spot and were ready to email her over the lease agreement. Keep in mind, Jon wouldn't even return my multiple calls that day. I emailed Jon to let him know that this was discrimination and that the attorney was my friend and this was grounds for a lawsuits. The next morning I woke up to an email from Dave offering me the unit. He said and I quote " I am going to rent it to you but first we are going to have a talk." He knew he was caught not having equitable practices, and then he was talking down to me like I was a child. I will NOT be taking this apartment, nor ever renting from a future building of his. I encourage all to look elsewhere for their dream historic apartment. I am anticipating he will try to remove this review or dispute it. Everything I have stated is 100% accurate. Stay vigilant and do your research. I’ve heard many personal accounts from friends that have rented from him that it was a nightmare, so I feel I dodged a bullet.

John and Mark are both a huge waste of time, but Dave is the worst of them all. Beware of these three corrupt men. This whole business is a joke run by three old bitter queens who try to leverage their power of owning apartment buildings in LA by taking advantage of young renters out there. Beware. Take your money elsewhere. I assure you that you do not need to live in one of their buildings.