Best Buildings by Region
Westside
200,000+ buildings
Central LA
300,000+ buildings
Downtown
50,000+ buildings
San Fernando Valley
400,000+ buildings
South Bay
300,000+ buildings
Popular Neighborhoods
Santa Monica
Westside
West Hollywood
Central LA
Silver Lake
Central LA
Venice
Westside
Downtown
Downtown
Hollywood
Central LA
Koreatown
Central LA
Echo Park
Central LA
Los Feliz
Central LA
Culver City
Westside
Long Beach
South Bay
Pasadena
San Gabriel Valley
Beverly Hills
Westside
Burbank
Valley
Sherman Oaks
Valley
Studio City
Valley
Glendale
Valley
Mar Vista
Westside
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.