Highland Park, Los Angeles

[Lee L.]

Hi folks,

I was hoping people could shed some light on Highland Park. There is a pretty interesting broadcast series about the area yorkandfig.com 

There are a few things I've heard from both residents and investors but I really don't know too much about it. In a nutshell I'm interested in differentiating prime areas vs areas seen as not as nice. Here are some of the things I've heard. 

• You want to be north of York
• A lot of the action is happening around Avenue 50, walking distance to Cafe de Leche and other fancy shops
• Eagle Rock is the next Silver Lake of Highland Park
• There is/has been gang activity but the injunction has calmed things down significantly

Can someone comment on any of the above topics, or provide other insights? Also, I'm interested in learning more about these areas specifically:

• Areas south of York. 
• Garvanza
• Hermon
• Eagle Rock
• Streets with gang activity
• Development along Figueroa or other noteworthy corridors

Thanks!

[Steve Jones]

I've renovated many homes in the Highland Park area and while I think the margins have narrowed because you have so many flippers jumping into the game I think there is still opportunity. I am closing escrow on a home in the Hermon area shortly and am still a believer in the area!