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AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place

6677 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038

150 reviews · Jun 2025 – Jun 2026

The short version

AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place in Los Angeles holds 4.9★ across 150 public reviews. No sustained change-point — the rating has held steady over time. Los Angeles property crime runs about 15.0 per 1,000 residents — 25% below the California average. Walkability is 17.7/20 (Most walkable).

Overall

4.9★
150 reviews

Trend

Steady
no significant change point

Average rating over time · 3-mo smoothed

Common questions

Each answer links to the section that backs it.

Is AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place a good place to live?
We don't grade places — but the record is clear: across its 150 reviews it holds a steady 4.9★, with no month where the rating clearly moved. Read the praise and complaints below and decide for yourself.See the timeline
What do reviewers praise and complain about at AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place?
Reviewers most often praise Maintenance and Amenities; the most common complaints are Pests, Safety.Read the reviews
Does management respond to reviews at AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place?
Management replies to 98% of reviews, and 40% of 1–2★ ones.See responsiveness
How does AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place compare to nearby apartments?
By overall rating, it ranks #1 of the 24 apartments we track within 20 miles.See the local ranking
Is AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place in a safe area?
Crime figures are city-wide, not building-specific. Los Angeles reports about 15.0 property offenses per 1,000 residents a year — 25% below the California average (FBI).See the crime data
What's near AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place?
The nearest grocery is 0.0 mi away, and 175 restaurants sit within a mile.See what's nearby
How walkable is AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place, and what internet can you get?
It scores 17.7/20 for walkability, most walkable, and 11 internet providers serve the address, including fiber (EPA, FCC).See livability

The apartment itself

as of Jun 2026

Studio–4 bed · 5341,523 sq ft

21 floorplans

Studio
534 sqft · 1 plan
1 bed
655–845 sqft · 8 plans
2 bed
887–1,243 sqft · 7 plans
3 bed
1,278–1,523 sqft · 4 plans
4 bed
1,277 sqft · 1 plan

Managed by AvalonBay Communities · Built 2021 · 8 floors · 695 units

Also operates AVA Little Tokyo — among the buildings we track.

Amenities

PoolFitness centerIn-unit laundryCovered / garage parkingEV chargingPet-friendlyClubhouseElevatorWiFi in common areasphone charging stationsbike storageresident loungeon-site retailhard-surface flooringFurnished+ program availableaffordable housing programWAG pet program
Check current availability & pricingOn the official site for AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place— we track the rating history, they list what's open now.

From the property's own listingavaloncommunities.com, as of Jun 2026. We don't show rent or availability — those change; verify current details with the property. Apartment History is not affiliated with or endorsed by this property or its management.

How consistent is the rating

Very consistent±0.1

Its rating has stayed within about ±0.1★ of its average over time, month to month.

Measured from the rating weighted by how many reviews back each month, so a single review can't swing it. Sourced, not scored.

Every review over time

All 150 reviews by rating, back to Jun 2025. Bands of orange show when low ratings clustered. (Older dates are approximate.)

How the rating mix shifted over time

Share of each star rating by year, normalized to 100% — so a growing orange band means a rising share of low reviews, whatever the volume. (Older years are approximate.)

5★4★3★2★1★

Rating trend, two ways

Mean (solid) vs median (dashed) by year — a gap means opinion split that year.

Of the reviews left each year, the share that were 1–2★ — the unhappy-review rate.

When complaints happened

Complaint themes by year (reviews rated ≤3★). Stronger color = raised more often.

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Management
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1
Fees & rent
2
1
Safety
2
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Cleanliness
2
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Pests
2
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Maintenance
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Parking
1
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Which complaints are rising or fading

Complaint mentions per year for the top themes, one row per theme — read each row's shape to see which problems are growing and which are fading.

Management
3
1
Fees & rent
2
1
Safety
2
Cleanliness
2
Pests
2
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What reviewers praise vs complain about

Click any topic to read those reviews.

Praised
Complained
Praise · Maintenance (28)
  • ★★★★★Jun 2026
    Amenities

    I want to give a huge shoutout to Porter from our building's maintenance team! He is absolutely fantastic. No matter what the issue is, he fixes it quickly and thoroughly. Beyond just getting the job done, he always takes the time to provide helpful information and explain things clearly. He is incredibly respectful of my living space and handles every request with the utmost professionalism. We are extremely lucky to have him in the building!

    Management responded

    Z C, having someone who takes pride in both the work and the explanation behind it is invaluable. We truly appreciate you recognizing Porter’s professionalism, respect, and thoroughness.

  • ★★★★★May 2026

    Lilly was the one helping us with out issues and she did an amazing job, thank you again lilly you fixed all our issues

    Management responded

    Lilly will be happy to know her work made such a positive impact, Dominic. We’re grateful for your kind words.

  • ★★★★★May 2026

    Maintenance team is stellar. I had a serious sink plumbing issue this morning, and Ray showed up within half an hour and fixed it within a few hours.

    Management responded

    We’re proud to hear Ray responded promptly and handled your plumbing issue efficiently, Adam. Quick, reliable support from our maintenance team is something we take pride in.

  • ★★★★★Apr 2026

    Richard did an amazing job! Very professional and fixed my drains with ease!

    Management responded

    Thanks for taking the time to recognize Richard, Iamsana, we’ll be sure to pass along your appreciation.

  • ★★★★★Apr 2026

    Richard crush it fully fixed my washing machine he’s the man go ahead and give him a promotion

    Management responded

    We’re glad to hear Richard fully resolved your washing machine issue, Leo. Reliable, thorough work from our maintenance team makes a real difference, and we appreciate you taking the time to recognize his efforts.

  • ★★★★★Apr 2026

    Richard did an awesome job fixing our lights and dryer! Quick, professional, and friendly.

    Management responded

    Matthew, we’re so glad Richard was able to take care of the lights and dryer so smoothly. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

  • ★★★★★Mar 2026

    Ray was outstanding, he worked so hard to fix our door lock with the new system.

    Management responded

    Jason, we appreciate you recognizing Ray’s efforts. Thank you for sharing how his dedication and persistence made a difference for you.

  • ★★★★★Mar 2026

    Rey was awesome. He called me, told me when he’d be here. He fixed the fire alarm and checked all the other ones. I’ll get a restful night of sleep without constant beeping all due to him. Thank you!

    Management responded

    Josh, we're incredibly proud to hear that Rey communicated clearly, arrived as expected, and took the time to check everything thoroughly for you. We’re glad his attention to detail helped resolve your maintenance issue and made your evening more comfortable. We’ll make sure he sees your kind words.

  • ★★★★★Feb 2026
    ManagementNoisePests

    I just renewed my lease, and Ava has truly been home for the past four years. It is a creative environment with top notch architecture and an incredible leasing and maintenance staff. When I first moved in, Amy B. was always my go to. She was caring, attentive, and efficient in addressing tenant needs. The cleaning and maintenance crew are truly the heart of this community. They provide fast, friendly service and are always available, even after hours. Huge shoutout to Lilliana, Porter, Adrian, Jafet, and Javier. Everything they do runs like a well oiled machine. Their dedication to this community really goes a long way. Vincent L. is extremely courteous and has always addressed any concerns promptly and efficiently. Bri D. is incredibly kind and consistently goes above and beyond for tenants. Rhea is always professional and attentive, and Christy T. is purposeful, caring, and genuinely invested in the residents here. The amenities are an added perk to an already vibrant community. The pool, two story gym, and grills are well maintained and create great spaces to relax, recharge, and connect with neighbors. The events and parties they host for residents are always well thought out and genuinely so much fun. They do a great job bringing the community together. While the fire alarms do go off at times, this is largely beyond anyone’s control. There is no telling what may trigger them, but it is reassuring to know the system is in working order in the event of a real emergency. This is one of the best property management teams I have ever dealt with. They genuinely care. My neighbors are chill professionals with the occasional pet cleanup miss, but overall it is a diverse community of people from many fields, which is great for networking. The building is huge, and the cleaning crew does their best to stay on top of everything. Schedule your tour. While no community is ever perfect, what sets Ava apart is the staff. They go above and beyond to make every tenant’s experience memorable. Shout out to Natasha for going the extra mile for me today. You were such a great help and made my life easier.

    Management responded

    Daylon, we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us! We are so grateful to have residents like you who appreciate our dedicated team and vibrant community. It's always our goal to make your time at AVA Hollywood memorable and we're so glad we succeeded. Thanks for highlighting Amy, Lilliana, Porter, Adrian, Jafet, Javier, Vincent, Bri, Rhea, Christy, and Natasha; we'll make sure to pass on your compliments. Here's to keeping up the great work!

  • ★★★★★Jan 2026

    Raymundo was really helpful and really fast with helping to solve my maintenance issue. Very friendly and did a great job.

    Management responded

    Patrick, we are thrilled to hear that Raymundo was able to provide you with exceptional and efficient service. We strive to make sure our residents are satisfied and we are happy to hear that was your experience. Thank you for this wonderful feedback.

  • ★★★★★Dec 2025

    Ray in maintenance did a wonderful job. Once he arrived he was quick and kind, and took care of an unexpected request as well. Thank you Ray!

    Management responded

    Ray will be glad to hear your feedback, M. We appreciate you recognizing his quick, professional, and accommodating service.

  • ★★★★★Nov 2025

    5 stars for the service request completed - Frankie was great and was able to fix to issue in no time!

    Management responded

    Lexie, we're over the moon to hear that Frankie got your service request handled so quickly. We know he'll appreciate this shoutout, and we appreciate you taking the time to share it.

  • ★★★★★Nov 2025

    Porter was awesome, timely, and the work he did was EFFECTIVE! He fixed our shower drain so quickly, and we are grateful for his service. Thank you Porter! Highly recommend him if you need related services.

    Management responded

    Alexandra, we're thrilled to hear that Porter’s timely and effective work on your shower drain was so appreciated. We'll make sure we pass your kudos on to him.

  • ★★★★★Nov 2025

    Great experience! The maintenance guy Ray was very nice and informative. He fixed my door quickly and made sure I understood what was wrong. Really appreciate his help!

    Management responded

    We’re glad Ray made a positive impression, Daniels. His professionalism and clear communication are exactly what we aim for with every service visit.

  • ★★★★★Oct 2025

    Had some problems with my laundry and Ray was super polite and fixed my issues super quickly

    Management responded

    Richard, thank you for sharing your feedback about Ray. We’re glad to hear he was polite, efficient, and able to resolve your laundry issue so quickly.

  • ★★★★★Oct 2025

    Porter was very professional and fixed the broken lock on my bathroom door.

    Management responded

    Your feedback has warmed our hearts, William. We’re glad to hear that Porter was able to resolve your concern quickly and leave a positive impression.

  • ★★★★★Oct 2025

    Porter- the Maintenance Guy is clear about the work, polite and informative. Happy about the service he took his time to inspect and provide us the fix

    Management responded

    Swapnil, it's great to know Porter provided you with clear communication and quality service. We’ll make sure your kind words reach him.

  • ★★★★★Oct 2025

    Major shout out to the maintenance guy named Porter! I had a issue with flies entering my apartment randomly, I filed a order request, they took it very serious, next morning he showed up and found the issue immediately! My screen to one of the windows had the smallest crack, he got me a new screen and the issue has been fixed ever since, no more flies all thanks to Porter! Preciate u bro!!

    Management responded

    Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, Jesse. We know that Porter will be thrilled to hear his quick identification and resolution of your window concerns made such a difference.

  • ★★★★★Oct 2025

    Porter did an amazing job fixing my dishwasher and unclogging my sink and bathtub. Quick and efficient and very personable!

    Management responded

    We know that Porter will be happy to hear their work on your dishwasher, sink, and bathtub made a positive impact, Kristen. We'll make sure to pass your kind words on to him.

  • ★★★★★Oct 2025

    Porter fixed my problem right away

    Management responded

    Your feedback has made our day, Bei. We're overjoyed to hear that Porter was able to jump in and fix things right away. Thanks for the shout-out.

  • ★★★★★Sep 2025

    I couldn’t be happier with the maintenance service w FRANKY! Always professional, reliable and quick to get things done right the first time. The attention to detail and friendly attitude really make a difference. Truly the best maintenance person. FRANKY!

    Management responded

    Şeyda, we’re glad Franky’s professionalism and reliability have stood out. Your recognition of his detail and attitude will mean a lot to him.

  • ★★★★★Sep 2025

    The maintenance team here is amazing!!! I had the pleasure of working with Ray and Lily from the team and they quickly and efficiently helped me resolve an issue I was having with my apartment. Both were very pleasant to interact with, on time, and very happy to help. Couldn’t appreciate them more!

    Management responded

    Ray and Lily will appreciate the recognition, Ryan. It’s good to know they handled your request quickly and with such professionalism.

  • ★★★★★Sep 2025

    Raymond and his team are responsive and terrific at addressing any maintenance needs!

    Management responded

    We're glad to hear that Raymond and our team's responsiveness have been hitting the mark for you, Sally. Thanks for sharing.

  • ★★★★★Aug 2025

    Richard is an amazing handyman!! He always comes quick and fixes everything. He takes the time to explain how to work things!

    Management responded

    Richard will appreciate your recognition, Baylor. It’s good to know his quick response and thorough explanations stand out.

  • ★★★★★Jul 2025
    ManagementCleanliness

    Beautiful building. Great staff. My guy franky n. Came through and fixed my garbage disposal in minutes. A1 service.

    Management responded

    We agree that Franky has a way of making things look easy, Papp. Thanks for the shoutout—and for your kind words about our building and team.

  • ★★★★★Jul 2025
    Cleanliness

    I’m very satisfied with Richard’s work. He efficiently repaired the dishwasher, garbage disposal, and an electrical outlet on the balcony. Everything was handled smoothly and with great care. Highly recommended!

    Management responded

    Golbarg, we're glad to hear Richard left a strong impression. We appreciate you taking the time to share this.

  • ★★★★★Jul 2025

    Martha, Vincent, Rhea, Amy, Lynneisha, Leon, and Ricardo are all awesome people and genuinely care about all the residents. My tour, leasing application process, and move-in process all went incredibly smooth thanks to all of them. I could not be more grateful for all of them and all their help. The maintenance team has met all my requests, and the cleaning crew does an INCREDIBLE job keeping the property looking pristine every day. I could not recommend moving here more if I tried!

    Management responded

    Riley, thanks for the shoutout to Martha, Vincent, Rhea, Amy, Lynneisha, Leon, and Ricardo—glad to hear the entire team helped make your move seamless. We appreciate your kind words about our maintenance and cleaning teams as well. We'll keep working to keep things running smooth.

  • ★★★★★Jul 2025

    Eden did an amazing job!! Very friendly and was quick and very handy to fix all our items! Much appreciated!!

    Management responded

    Thanks for the shoutout to Eden—sounds like the kind of service we aim for, Joyce. We’ll be sure to pass this along.

Management responsiveness

Management replies to 98% of reviews — and 40% of 1–2★ reviews.

Whether an owner engages with complaints is one of the strongest signals in a review set.

How AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place ranks nearby

Where AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place stands among nearby apartments on each metric — toggle the radius.

Among the apartments we track within 5 miles of AVA Hollywood at La Pietra Place

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Crime in Los Angeles — FBI reported

Official offenses per 1,000 residents, against the California and U.S. averages. City-wide context — not this building.

15.0
property offenses per 1,000 residents · 2024
25% vs California (19.9)
Los Angeles California U.S.

Breaks in the line are years Los Angeles Police Department didn't report to the FBI (the 2020–21 NIBRS transition), shown as gaps — not zero.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer · Los Angeles Police Department · per-capita, city-wide — not specific to this building.

What's nearby

How far this exact address sits from the things renters look up one by one — grocery, parks, transit, schools, and what to know about (industrial, stadiums).

Restaurants & cafés

nearest <0.1 mi

175 in 1 mi·1404 in 5 mi
Grocery

Mother's

+11 more<0.1 mi
  • Ralphs0.5 mi
  • Sprouts Farmers Market0.6 mi
  • Pavilions0.6 mi
  • Trader Joe's0.8 mi
  • Smart & Final0.8 mi
  • Grandma’s Deli0.9 mi
  • Mechta Deli1.2 mi
  • Whole Foods Market1.4 mi
  • Gelson's Market1.5 mi
  • Bristol Farms1.6 mi
  • Erewhon Market1.6 mi
Parks

De Longpre Park

+10 more0.3 mi
  • Hollywood Recreation Center0.4 mi
  • Formosa Park0.6 mi
  • Selma Park0.7 mi
  • Poinsettia Recreation Center0.8 mi
  • Yucca Street Mini Park0.9 mi
  • Lucy Park0.9 mi
  • Plummer Park0.9 mi
  • Dorothy J. and Benjamin B. Smith Park1.0 mi
  • Production Park1.1 mi
  • Gordon Street Park1.1 mi
Schools

Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle School

+10 more0.2 mi
  • Gnomon — School of Visual Effects, Games & Animation0.4 mi
  • Stratford School0.5 mi
  • The Episcopal School of Los Angeles0.5 mi
  • Vine Street Elementary School0.5 mi
  • American Academy of Dramatic Arts0.6 mi
  • Hollywood Senior High School0.6 mi
  • Hollywood High School0.6 mi
  • Selma Avenue Elementary School0.7 mi
  • LOS ANGELES MAKE-UP SCHOOL0.7 mi
  • Melrose Avenue Elementary School0.7 mi
Gyms & rec

Gold's Gym

+10 more0.3 mi
  • Wild Card Boxing0.5 mi
  • Heimat0.5 mi
  • Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood0.5 mi
  • Kor Gym0.6 mi
  • Hollywood YMCA0.6 mi
  • Los Angeles Tennis Club0.7 mi
  • Equinox0.8 mi
  • The Phoenix Effect0.9 mi
  • LA Fitness0.9 mi
  • Set & Flow Yoga Academy0.9 mi
Pharmacies

Rite Aid

+10 more0.8 mi
  • CVS Pharmacy0.9 mi
  • Walgreens1.6 mi
  • Sunshine Pharmacy1.7 mi
  • Hye Pharmacy & Medical Supply1.8 mi
  • LG Pharmacy1.8 mi
  • AHF Pharmacy1.8 mi
  • Noubar's El Adobe Pharmacy2.0 mi
  • West Knoll Pharmacy2.4 mi
  • Capitol Drugs2.5 mi
  • Zion Drug & Medical Supplies2.6 mi
Hospitals / clinics

Jeffrey Goodman Clinic

+10 more0.7 mi
  • Southern California Hospital Hollywood0.7 mi
  • Saban Community Clinic1.1 mi
  • AHF Wellness Center1.7 mi
  • Exer Urgent Care1.8 mi
  • Brentview Medical Urgent Care1.9 mi
  • Passport Health Los Angeles Travel Clinic2.1 mi
  • Skin Code LA2.2 mi
  • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center2.4 mi
  • Clinica Medica San Miguel2.5 mi
  • Los Angeles Medical Diagnostics2.5 mi
Bus stops

Santa Monica & Las Palmas

+11 more<0.1 mi
  • Santa Monica & Highland0.1 mi
  • Highland & Santa Monica0.2 mi
  • Romaine & Santa Monica (Layover)0.2 mi
  • Santa Monica & Wilcox0.3 mi
  • Fountain & Las Palmas0.3 mi
  • Fountain & Seward0.3 mi
  • Highland & Fountain0.3 mi
  • Santa Monica & Orange0.3 mi
  • Fountain & Wilcox0.4 mi
  • Highland & De Longpre0.4 mi
  • Fountain & Cole0.4 mi
Commuter rail

Hollywood/Highland

+11 more0.8 mi
  • Hollywood/Vine0.9 mi
  • Hollywood/Western1.7 mi
  • Wilshire/La Brea2.0 mi
  • Wilshire/Fairfax2.4 mi
  • Vermont/Santa Monica2.5 mi
  • Wilshire/Western2.5 mi
  • Vermont/Sunset2.6 mi
  • Vermont/Beverly2.7 mi
  • Wilshire/Normandie2.8 mi
  • Wilshire/La Cienega2.8 mi
  • Wilshire/Vermont3.2 mi
Stadiums

Jackie Robinson Stadium

4.8 mi
Industrial area

nearest zone

0.5 mi

Within 5 miles · straight-line distance · OpenStreetMap. Tap a row for all of them. Listed, not ranked.

Location & livability

Objective facts about where this building sits — walkability, recent air quality, and internet availability, from public data.

17.7/ 20 walkability

Most walkable

EPA Walkability Index (0–20) — street connectivity, transit access, and mix of nearby destinations.

63avg AQI · last ~90 days

Moderate

Peak 115 AQI on a bad-air day · PM2.5 avg 18

Open-Meteo monitoring near this address. Utah Valley winter inversions drive the high peaks.

5 Gbpstop internet speed availableFiber available· 11 providers
  • AT&T Fiber · 5 Gbps
  • BAI Connect Fiber · 1 Gbps
  • GeoLinks Fixed Wireless · 1 Gbps
  • Spectrum Fiber · 1 Gbps
  • Verizon Fixed Wireless · 1 Gbps

FCC National Broadband Map (via broadbandmap.com). Advertised max speeds — actual availability can vary by unit.

Environment over time

Air quality and climate at this address over the last 12 months — Open-Meteo (CAMS air quality, ERA5 weather). Trended, not snapshotted.

Last 12 months · JulJun

Avg AQI 72 · ModeratePeak 150

Air quality (US AQI), by month

lower is cleaner

Cleanest around Jun (AQI 57); highest around Nov (AQI 85.8). PM2.5 peaks in Nov (28.8 µg/m³). A single snapshot misses that swing.

Climate (temperature & precipitation)

context · metro-wide

avg highavg lowprecipitation (in)

Highs from 46° in winter to 89° in summer; wettest month Nov (7.64"). Same for every building in the city — useful background, not a tiebreaker.

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Compiled by the Apartment History Editorial Team · data through Jun 2026. Sourced, not scored — we surface what reviewers said and what public records show, and never assign our own score.

Sources: public Google reviews; FBI Crime Data Explorer; EPA Walkability Index; Open-Meteo; FCC National Broadband Map. See our methodology. Spotted an error? Request a correction or removal.