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Earthquake Retrofit Alta Lofts Live/Work, HOA Dues and Mills Act Los Angeles

Loft Blog Reader Questions #alta #lofts

Q: Hi Corey, I wanted to see if you could tell me if your Alta Lofts listing will require any seismic upgrading that would trigger HOA increases? Is it a true live/work space? What types of uses are allowed? What are the prohibitions? A: Alta and most other lofts received earthquake retrofits when they were converted to condo residences. I’m not aware of any additional seismic upgrading coming up. The homeowners on the board decide when HOA increases are necessary for any reason. Alta is a live/work loft building. Creative, office, arts, etc. The use must be appropriate for the building, and may not disturb the neighbors. Heavy industry and retail are not allowed. Smoking is not allowed at Alta. Using the gym and social room for customers is not allowed. There are likely other actives not allowed. The HOA may change the rules. CC&Rs are provided during escrow. #losangeles #pollution

Q: Does Zimas say that Alta Lofts are in some kind of pollution zone? A: While Zimas does not show air quality numbers measured at Alta lofts, there are pollution issues all around Downtown Los Angeles. Areas near traffic and freeways have lower air quality than small town, mountain and desert areas. Tests show that air quality issues are moderate at Alta Lofts. AQICN | PurpleAir | BreezoMeter | Freeway #zimas #purpleair | Blog Video

Q: What are average hoa dues for a $1? A: I’m not sure I understand the question. We don’t have exact amounts, but the average HOA dues for Downtown Los Angeles are around $600.00 per month. They range from around $300 per month to over $2,000 per month. | Low HOA Dues

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Q: What are mills act property downtown la? A: That’s an easy one. Mills Act properties are the amazing historic lofts that have been approved for property tax benefits. Details at www.MillsActLA.com

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How to Avoid Downtown Lung Disease and Other LA Pollution Problems

With it’s large population, nearby heavy industries and encircling freeways, Downtown Los Angeles is home to extreme pollution and severe health risks. Take a look at the Los Angeles Times Pollution Map, and you can see that Downtown is right in the middle of the very worst air pollution zone.

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The American Lung Assn. says that the drought is making California’s air quality worse

dtla-pollution-photoThe OUP Blog found that air pollution actually makes you stupid.  A 10 unit increase in PM 2.5 was associated with a 1.5 times greater error rate on the cognitive assessment.

Before you become mentally challenged, there are things you can do to perhaps prevent some of the damage:

  1. Make frequent visits to the beach, mountains and deserts where the air is cleaner.
  2. Get a good air purifier for your home and work space.
  3. Work out in the early mornings or evenings when the air quality is better.
  4. Wear a fashionable filtering face mask such as the Vogmask.

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Downtown Los Angeles also has plenty of other issues to be aware of.

See them at:
https://www.laloftblog.com/2014/05/21/how-to-avoid-the-biggest-downtown-loft-disasters/

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