Avenel Cooperative Housing Project, 1947. Gregory Ain, Architect. On the National Register of Historic Places and Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #1221. Brilliantly progressive in 1947, the idea of socially conscious housing stands the test of time. It is quite possible that Ain's early youth spent at the Llano del Rio, an experimental farming colony in Antelope Valley, may have influenced his later ideas as an architect. At Avenel, 10 families pooled their resources to sign on to Ain's social experiment. The 10 ingeniously designed units laid out in two identical rows, integrate both private and public spaces. Each unit has a front patio for utility, and a rear patio that opens up to western facing views. Ain's signature sliding walls can be opened or closed depending on need. The most recent renovation was well-thought out by the owner, Alexsey Antonov along with artist Nora Shields. White oak built-ins in each of the three bedrooms (one can double as a den), are designed for multiple storage uses such as books and other objects. Both sliding doors, doorknobs and pulls for the linen closets are original to the property. The residence includes: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, attached 1-car garage at the front of the building, and an extra spot for guests.
Property Features
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Built-Ins
- Interior Amenities: 2 Primary Bedrooms, Shower Over Tub, Tile, Linen Closet, Shower and Tub
- Furnished Description: Unfurnished
- Flooring: Stained Concrete
- Window Features: Window Blinds, Screens
Appliances
- Cooktop - Gas
- Oven-Gas
- Laundry Features: Laundry Area
Other Rooms
- Den/Office
- Dining Area
- Living Room
- Patio Open
Kitchen and Dining
- Corian Counters
- Dining Area Description: Dining Area, In Kitchen
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
- Water Heaters: Gas
Exterior and Lot Features
- Fencing: Partiallyd
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Porch - Front, Enclosed, Concrete Slab
- Patio: Yes
- Porch: Yes
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Garage - 1 Car, Assigned, Driveway
- Parking Total: 2
- Uncovered Spaces: 1
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres: 0.7087
- Lot Size Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Lot Size Square Feet: 30869
Home Features
- View: Hills, Trees/Woods
- Other Equipment: Built-Ins, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Freezer, Dryer, Washer, Cable
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated, Smoke Detector
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Assoc Maintains Landscape
- Association Fee: 675
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 675
- Pet Features: Pets Permitted, PetsPermitted
Multi-Unit Info
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Other Property Info
- Slab,Sliding Glass Doors,Sprinkler System
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Los Angeles
- Directions: Hyperion North and merge right to Rowena, left on Avenel.
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Silver Lake - Echo Park
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Silver Lake - Echo Park
- Parcel Number: 5434-026-049
- Postal Code Plus 4: 2043
- Property Location: Hillside
- Zoning: LARD1.5
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Farm Info
- Irrigation Source: Drip System
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1114
- Year Built: 1947
- Building Exterior Type: Stucco
- Building Name: Avenel Housing Association
- Common Walls: Attached
- Direction Faces: West
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: Ground Level - no steps
- Foundation Details: Concrete Slab
- Levels: One Level
- Living Area Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Property Age: 78
- Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Roof: Bitumen
- Levels or Stories: 0
- Structure Type: Condominium, Attached
- House Style: Architectural
- Year Built Source: Vendor Enhanced
Utilities
- Sewer: In Connected and Paid
- Television: Cable TV
- Water Source: District
Accessibility Features
