The Metropolitan

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315 W 5th St
Los Angeles, CA 90013

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Welcome to the Metropolitan! This historical building was designed by renowned architect John Parkinson (Union Station, City Hall, The Coliseum) in 1913. Previously The Los Angeles Public Library, this building is considered one of the finest examples of Beaux Arts Style buildings in S. California. The units retain sought after character in a glorious building with amenities such as controlled access, roof deck with pool & spa, game room, fitness room, BBQ grills and laundry service. Awesome Downtown location just across from the Metro and Pershing Square. Dog friendly!

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3.515 reviews
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Joseph P.
6/27/2015

The view from the rooftop is breath-taking. You look down at Pershing Square and you can see skyline of all the sky scrapers at night illuminating all around you. It used to be the old LA Public...

Eric M.
1/14/2025

I've been living here for a year and have decided to move out. While the place itself is spacious and beautiful, building management is horrible. They do not respond to your emails or concerns....

Kent S.
5/25/2024

I lived in the metropolitan for almost 10 years and simply loved the location and my apartment but recently the services they offered have gone down hill. Regarding security, it was the policy...

Mary D.
4/15/2021

Do yourself a favor and just don't. The building is not as secure as they'd like you to believe. Management/maintenance, or whoever has access will come into your apartment when they know you're...

Jennifer H M.
3/2/2019

My partner and I lived/worked on the third floor of The Metropolitan for two years. We moved out last month, but really wanted to stay. We lived in another loft across the street and have been...

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