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Eastern Columbia Building
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849 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Eastern Columbia Building’s turquoise facade and clock tower in Downtown Los Angeles, photographed in April 2014. Historical photograph; current conditions may differ. Photo: Visitor7 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · View image. Site watermark added; display may resize or crop.
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Art Deco department-store architecture adapted for residential use
6 residences are listed for sale at Eastern Columbia Building, from $499K to $2.9M (an average of $634 per square foot), with 1 more listing for rent. The Los Angeles building has 13 floors, completed in 1930.
Eastern Columbia’s homeowners association describes a 1930 Art Deco tower designed by Claude Beelman, recognizable for its turquoise terra-cotta facade and clock tower. The city’s historic-resource record identifies the building at 849 South Broadway. A residence here combines private interior space with a landmark exterior: original features and subsequent alterations should be reviewed separately, particularly where proposed changes affect windows, facade elements or shared areas.
- Address
- 849 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 13
- Architect
- Claude Beelman
- Avg asking $/sq ft
- $634
- Published for sale
- 6
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Eastern Columbia Building: public record checks
The profile’s street address has been cross-checked against the county’s published records. These checks do not establish the building name, ownership rights, current condition or association policies.
- County address record
- 849 S Broadway, Los Angeles 90014
- Mapped municipality
- Los Angeles. The mapped point falls within this area in the county’s boundary layer; this is not a legal survey.
- Tax-roll year
- 2025
- Assessor year-built field
- 1930. A tax-record year may differ from original construction, conversion or opening dates.
- Assessor use categories
- Commercial / industrial (C/I); Single-family residential (SFR). Multiple tax records can share a building address.
- Los Angeles County Assessor — 2025 assessment roll — matching address recordsAddress checked .
- Los Angeles County Public Works — city boundaries — mapped locationBoundary map checked .
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Which windows, facade features and interior elements are subject to preservation or association controls?
Evidence to request: Start with the cited project sources, then request the current documents governing the exact residence. Retain the document date and page reference.
Have alterations in this residence received the necessary approvals?
Evidence to request: Start with the cited project sources, then request the current documents governing the exact residence. Retain the document date and page reference.
What current facade, roof and waterproofing work is included in the association’s maintenance plan?
Evidence to request: Start with the cited project sources, then request the current documents governing the exact residence. Retain the document date and page reference.
Ownership and the exact residence
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Monthly costs and assessments
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Rental rules
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Pets and everyday use
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Parking, storage and charging
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Eastern Columbia Building — frequently asked
When was Eastern Columbia Building built?
Eastern Columbia Building was built in 1930.
How many floors does Eastern Columbia Building have?
Eastern Columbia Building rises 13 floors.
How much do condos at Eastern Columbia Building cost?
Published asking prices at Eastern Columbia Building range from $499K to $2.9M. These are asking prices, not closed sales; confirm current availability with a licensed agent.
Where is Eastern Columbia Building located?
Eastern Columbia Building is recorded at 849 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Confirm the entrance and residence designation before arranging a visit.
Where can I research the surrounding area?
The Downtown LA guide provides area context and links to other buildings. Neighborhood labels can cover a broad area; use Eastern Columbia Building’s exact address to check the routes, services and destinations that matter to you.
How do I identify the current association or manager for Eastern Columbia Building?
We have not verified a current association or management contact for Eastern Columbia Building. Confirm the legal ownership structure first, then use the current governing documents or ask a licensed agent to identify the responsible association or manager. The Downtown LA directory is a research starting point, not an official association register.
What documents should I request from the Eastern Columbia Building association?
Ask for the CC&Rs and bylaws, the current budget and reserve study, recent meeting minutes, and the association's most recent exterior elevated element inspection report covering balconies and decks. Read these documents together to understand planned work, funding and approved assessments; no single figure establishes the financial condition of an association.
Ownership documents
Eastern Columbia Building: association and management research
When researching a residence at Eastern Columbia Building, first confirm the legal ownership structure and the organization responsible for the building. Ask for the CC&Rs and bylaws, the current budget and reserve study, recent meeting minutes, and the association's most recent exterior elevated element inspection report covering balconies and decks. Obtain dated documents and written answers for the exact residence you are considering.
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Research notes
Eastern Columbia Building: sources and buyer questions
Sources checked . This date applies to the cited facts below.
The association’s historical account and the city’s historic-resource record establish architectural identity and address.
- Eastern Columbia Homeowners Association
Claude Beelman attribution, 1930 completion, Art Deco facade and 13-story building description.
- City of Los Angeles — Eastern Columbia historic resource
Historic building identity at 849 South Broadway.
This review covers the linked publications. It does not establish current unit condition, association finances, insurance, availability or leasing rules.
Questions to take to the association or a licensed agent
- Which windows, facade features and interior elements are subject to preservation or association controls?
- Have alterations in this residence received the necessary approvals?
- What current facade, roof and waterproofing work is included in the association’s maintenance plan?
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