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Norton Court successfully realizes West Hollywood’s courtyard standards for narrow lots. The design creates an urban courtyard community of townhouses that maximizes light, space and garden, nurtures individual identity, and creates a sense of grandeur, privacy, intimacy, and luxury. The condominiums are bathed with light and air, each with its own four-story, glass tower that… Read More

Spectacular views coupled with spectacular privacy make this home and area a draw to publicity weary celebs. Alex Trebek, of the quiz show Jeopardy, owned it for a while and Tommy Lee of Mötley Crüe and rapper and actor, Queen Latifah, both have rented it, their neighbors Slash, from Guns and Roses, and singer Katy… Read More

In fact, the whole of Studio City is a location scout’s dream with its tidy ranch homes and architecturally significant masterpieces in the hills. The area is an eclectic blend of the old and new. 4322 Wilkinson combines the innocence of a 1960s TV show like Leave it to Beaver with the smart home technology… Read More

Built in 1926 by Evander Hoven on the exclusive Hollywoodland housing estate, the home wreaks entertainment history. From Humphrey Bogart to Fred Astaire’s choreographer, Hermes Pan, and singer Dean Torrence of surf rock duo Jan & Dean fame this delightful country manor house has stories to tell. A thatched-style roof and stone accents give the… Read More

1524 N. Sierra Bonita is a house of which people dream. And the area—Sunset Square—is one of the most coveted in L.A. Recently deemed an HPOZ—Historic Preservation Overlay Zone—the integrity of the neighborhood is protected. HPOZ house prices tend to rise faster because the homes are well maintained and attract investment. HPOZs can also qualify… Read More

One of the most influential architects of the twentieth century, Richard Neutra helped define modernism not only in Southern California but also around the world. For an architect who is famous for his use of light and the natural beauty of site—hills, canyons, and wooded areas—he embraced technology as a way to achieve a connection… Read More

From its inspiring viewpoint, 2519 Carman Crest Drive keeps watch over Runyon Canyon, believed to have been a camp spot for the Gabrielino-Tongva, who have resided in the Los Angeles area for thousands of years. After California became a U.S. territory following the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, the canyon land that would… Read More

A perfect example of mid-century post and beam construction, the visually stunning home is also built to last. Post and beam construction relies on heavy timbers rather than dimensional lumber. This means fewer support beams are needed thus creating dramatically open interior spaces and the ability to have walls essentially made of glass—a must for… Read More

Legacies of LA first covered 2660 Skywin Way nearly two years ago when it was a contemporary 5 bed/4 bath, 3,203 sq. ft. residence that had been owned by the same family for 40 years. Since 2015, when the home had changed hands for the first time, 2660 Skywin has undergone an extensive redesign by… Read More

With its airy open floor plan, high ceilings, walls of glass, and the whole of Los Angeles in its backyard, 2511 Carman Crest Drive has a flair for the dramatic. Of course it does—that’s its legacy. One of the oldest and most historic areas in the Hollywood Hills, the Outpost Estates has long been a… Read More