The Hallmark

What makes living here great right now is the current building manager, Dave, who goes above and beyond for every single person living here. The management company calls the building "luxury" -- which it technically isn't -- BUT it is quiet and clean which is a luxury many people can find in LA these days. In the two years I've been here there has never been a single noise complaint. The tenants range from professionals, to families, to retirees and everyone is very polite and mindful. Lastly,… the location is to die for-- countless restaurants and Ralph's Fresh Fare are all in actual walking distance. Read More

I moved into my apartment in November, 2014. I had not lived in an apartment in decades and was initially appalled at what was being presented -- or misrepresented -- UNTIl I came upon Dave's (the manager) Hallmark building. Dave and the building were a breath of fresh air.

Things that were important to me were met here: (1) Clean, well-maintained, non-smoking building. This place is soooo well kept! It was the first thing that I noticed. It felt as though "these folks cared." When I… came, they were enhancing the courtyard with brick build-outs and plants. Very nice. (2) Smaller community, rather than a huge facility. (3) Manager on site. And that is a HUGE BONUS when you have Dave as a manager. He really cares about the building and the tenants. He is personable, responsive and helpful. Dave makes sure that the building and grounds are well maintained and that "his" tenants are taken care of -- and that was a big selling point for me. (4) Nice neighbors! Truly! So far, every person that I have met here has been very nice. Dave does a great job of choosing good folks. (5) Location. We are on Stern in Sherman Oaks and it is an ideal location. (6) Feel or energy of the apartment. I had looked at quite a few places, and nothing "felt" right -- until I walked into "my" apartment. It was not what I thought I would rent (thought I had to have a balcony, pool, garden, in-apartment laundry) but my heart felt right in this apartment and this was where I wanted to be. (7) Safety. This is a good area and our building is small enough so that I feel very safe here. (8) Low Noise. Our building is quiet. I have never been disturbed by noise. (8) Apartment layout. Love the layout of my apartment. It is a two bedroom, two bath, with fireplace in living room and in master bedroom with new carpet and new flooring. It has a great flow and plenty of windows.

I feel very fortunate to have found "my" apartment. Read More