LA's Best Buildings 2026

Best Buildings in Los Angeles

Discover the highest-rated apartments in LA County. Our top buildings are ranked based on violations, safety, maintenance, and data from 2.2M+ records.

2.2M+buildings analyzed
88cities covered
A-Ratedbuildings only

Best Buildings by Region

Popular Neighborhoods

How We Rank the Best Buildings in Los Angeles

StreetSmart analyzes every residential building in LA County using multiple data points to determine building quality. Our rankings are based on objective public data including code enforcement violations, 311 complaints, building permits, and maintenance history.

Buildings with an A-rating (90+ score) have demonstrated excellent maintenance, responsive landlords, minimal violations, and safe living conditions. These are the buildings where tenants have the best experience based on verifiable data, not just marketing.

What Makes a Building "Top Rated"?

  • Zero or minimal open violations - No outstanding code enforcement issues
  • Fast repair response times - Landlords who fix issues quickly
  • No serious safety violations - No hazardous conditions
  • Good maintenance history - Consistent upkeep over time
  • Positive 311 record - Minimal neighborhood complaints

LA County Coverage

We cover all 2.2 million parcels in LA County across 88 cities, including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, and many more. Our data includes code enforcement from LA City, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Beverly Hills, with more cities being added regularly.

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Last updated: 2026-01-09β€’Data sourcesβ€’How scoring worksβ€’Renter checklist