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janine

Did I kinda luck out with my apartment?

La native. I have lived with my wife in a rent controlled unit in a chill area since 2017 and 1 bed 1 bath with parking in a nice central location with good street parking. I pay about $1350 a month c… La native. I have lived with my wife in a rent controlled unit in a chill area since 2017 and 1 bed 1 bath with parking in a nice central location with good street parking. I pay about $1350 a month currently. I kinda feel like leaving this place would be a big mistake in the future, did we kinda luck out when we found this place?
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Image christella local ·

You're in a spot that a lot of people would kill for. That $1350 rate is basically 2017 pricing frozen in time, and with RSO you're protected from the wild jumps you see everywhere else. I've got a friend in a similar rent controlled spot near Western and Santa Monica who's been there since 2015 and she's still under $1400. If you ever move, you're looking at $1900 to $2200 for the same thing in the same area, maybe more if it's been renovated. Just make sure you know your rights under the rent stabilization ordinance, because some landlords will try to push you out through buyouts or owner move-ins.

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ethankim local ·

$1350 for a 1-bed with parking in a central spot is a steal. I've seen studios in Echo Park going for more than that without parking. The rent control is what really locks it in, but keep an eye on your lease terms because some older buildings have quirks about what gets passed through to you.

I'd say the only reason to move would be if you outgrow the space or need to be in a totally different part of the city for work. Even then, think hard before giving it up. A friend of mine left a similar deal in Mid-City three years ago and still regrets it every time she sees her current $2200 rent.

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Image yinalee local ·

yeah you absolutely lucked out. a 1 bed with parking under $1400 in LA is basically a unicorn at this point, especially if you're in a decent central spot like ktown or mid-city or even parts of silverlake. i know people paying $1800+ for the same setup in less convenient areas

rent control is the real goldmine here. if you ever leave you'll be looking at $2000 minimum for something comparable, maybe more. your landlord can only raise it a set percentage each year under rso, so you're basically insulated from the market insanity. i'd stay put unless you have a really good reason to move

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helene

How can I find mobile hot dog vendors for a private event?

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I'm looking to hire a small group of mobile hot dog vendors for a celebratory event in the San Gabriel Valley area within the next month. These vendors typically operate from portable carts or vehicle… I'm looking to hire a small group of mobile hot dog vendors for a celebratory event in the San Gabriel Valley area within the next month. These vendors typically operate from portable carts or vehicles at public gatherings. Does anyone have information on how to contact such vendors or recommendations for reliable services?
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honestly the SGV has a ton of licensed cart operators who mostly do private stuff now. look up "hot dog cart catering San Gabriel Valley" on Yelp and you'll get a handful that are fully permitted, which matters if your venue needs a health permit on file. expect around $400 to $700 for a few hours plus a per person minimum, usually 50 or so. the ones based in Alhambra and Rosemead tend to be cheaper than Pasadena because they're not paying that rent.

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fwiw the county health dept keeps a public list of permitted mobile food operators, its searchable by city on the LA County Public Health site. filter for "pushcart" or "MFF" and you'll get vendors cleared for SGV zip codes, which saves you the headache of a venue asking for paperwork later. also worth checking with the Old Town Monrovia or Alhambra farmers market folks, the carts there are usually booked solid but they know who's free and they'll pass along names. just dont wait till the last week, good ones book out 2 to 3 weeks in teh summer.

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Image evchen local ·

You could try hitting up the folks who set up outside Home Depot or the DMV in El Monte on weekends, a lot of those carts are owner operated and they'll do private gigs if you ask. Just walk up and grab a card, they usually have one taped to the cart.

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