Kodo — Attraction in Los Angeles

UPDATED!!! After living here for 2 years: the management team changed, we all missed the previous manager Will, who was always onsite, willing to help, and always here for you. The new management team was so bad, recently they are ok. However, I got packages being stolen 3 times in 2 months after Will left😭

We also saw homeless people living on the stairs between parking garage level 1 and level 2, which is REALLY SCARY and doesn’t make any sense as we are paying a lot of money including security every month!!!! I feel disappointed as a person who has lived here for more than 2 years.

I also referred my friend to live here but they NEVER give us the referral bonus, even after my friend already left after their 12-month lease end. The rent price also becomes bad with all the new apartments developing around. There are noise all the time, and the natural lighting for lower levels definitely has been impacted.

The only good thing is the maintenance guy Victor, he’s quick and reliable. Otherwise, I’d say look around before signing the lease with this one 😅

Original ————- I’ve lived in different apartments and toured tons around Koreatown and downtown, the KODO is the BEST! I’ve been living here for more than a month now and the maintenance guy Ismar is really kind, timely, and handy. He usually came on the same day we submitted the request, and always put shoe covers on. He fixes things super quick and always smile :) Our management manager, Will, is the best building manager I've ever had. He replies to DMs and even helps us deal with urgent situations on weekend nights. Highly appreciate both of them....

What makes a space truly special is the way that it makes you feel. From being a resident of The Kodo for nearly 3 years, I'm more than happy to share the reasons why I choose to live here. First, I will highlight the safety of this building. I've been fortunate to experience 0 harmful incidents in and around The Kodo, due to the numerous cameras throughout the building, nightly security guard(s), and the secure entries on the lower levels. It's important to mention the dedicated staff that makes The Kodo truly a luxury building. Ismar, who's the handiest of handymen, is a Godsend. At one point, when my shower knob broke, Ismar came to my unit on a Saturday to do repairs (same-day notice/service). My review would not be complete without highlighting the captain of this ship, Will, aka the Property Manager. Will carries the weight of responsibilities for this building with ease. He keeps the residents up to date on repairs (big and small), holds people accountable for taking others' parking spaces and other related violations, and makes himself available to listen to your concerns. There aren't many Property Managers, in this area, who devote themselves to their role quite like Will. For my purposes, the service and friendly atmosphere far outweigh the cost of living...

(I was told to write this review to get items that were accidentally shipped to my old place and then they would send me my items. I never received any of those items… this place was actually a horrible place to live. The streets were disgusting leading up to the apartment, homeless everywhere, fecal matter, noise. The elevator broke down at least once a week. The hot water never worked in the building and I’d get a hot shower 2/7 days of the week. And the cherry on top.. I had items I had ordered stolen by others that lived in the building, we had video evidence they stole them and I was never allowed to confront the people who took my things. Do not stay at this apartment).

(I am keeping the original review I wrote down below as a sign of what I was told to say to then get my items shipped to me - but never got shipped)

I lived at The Kodo on a corporate lease for 3 months and Zack was always more than willing to help me with any questions that I needed answered. Personally called me to check-in, always said hello to me when I was in the lobby and was prompt with any requests I needed done. I've lived in 8 cities in the past year for work and Zack was the best employee I have...