Endings & Beginnings...

Be safe tonight folks...

...and if by chance you're looking, AVAILABLE NOW;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 2nd floor, 410 sq ft, north facing (overlooking the patio), $1,095.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Single unit, 3rd floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1,600.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Single unit, 11th floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1,690.00/month.***RENTED***

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Holiday Greeting...

HoHoHoHoHo...hum...

Attention Gaylord residents! Come & get your festive on.

Just in Time...

... for the holidays & Christmas!

Coming AVAILABLE for December 20th;

***RENTED***- One Bedroom unit, 5th floor, 1050 sq ft, north, south & west facing views ("HOLLYWOOD" sign & Griffith Observatory), concrete floors, 9 ft ceilings, original 1924 tile in bathroom, $2,200.00/month.***RENTED***

Come & enjoy our holiday dressed lobby. It's a classic.

Single in the City...

Pictured, Miss Constance Talmadge, from our January 1928 "Gaylord Glimpses." Constance resided at the Gaylord for a number of years in the 1920's, while working as the top selling rom-com silent film actress of the time. In 1920 she had a multi-million dollar film contract. In 1923 she was earning another $5,000/week and and was partners in her own film production company, Keaton and Talmadge Enterprises (yes, that Keaton, Buster, her brother-in-law). Enterprising indeed.

Coming AVAILABLE for Friday the 13th(!) of December;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 11th floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1,690.00/month.***RENTED***

Gobble, Gobble... I Hear Turkey Coming...

ENJOY ALL!

The Gaylord & HMS Bounty...

... welcome you to your new home!

Coming AVAILABLE for December 1st;

***RENTED***- One Bedroom unit, 7th floor, 1050 sq ft, a grand apartment with north, west & south facing views, $2,225.00/month.***RENTED***

and, AVAILABLE NOW;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 12th floor, 670 sq ft, west facing, big, open space with lots of closets, $1,750.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 9th floor, 330 sq ft, north facing, spectacular views of "HOLLYWOOD" sign & Griffith Observatory, $1,075.00/month.***RENTED***

Sunday Gaylord Event...

This Sunday, Nov 24th, at 8pm, marks the return of our comic resident, Carl's Comedy Variety Show. The show takes place in the Gaylord lobby. One of the past featured comics of this show has gone on to current "Saturday Night Live" fame, so you never know what or who you will hear or see at this comical circus. Come & ENJOY!

Are You a One Bedroomer...

Above, this is how the living room was furnished in this One Bedroom unit, from 1932, in the Gaylord. Today, you will have to bring your own baby grand piano & furnishings.

Coming AVAILABLE for end of November;

***RENTED***- One Bedroom unit, 7th floor, 1050 sq ft (our largest One Bedroom), north, south & west facing views (the unit runs from front to back!), "HOLLYWOOD" sign, Griffith Observatory, sunsets over Wilshire Blvd, $2,225.00/month.***RENTED***

Your Seat Awaits You...

... as a resident, just inside the stately Gaylord foyer.

AVAILABLE NOW;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 9th floor, 330 sq ft, north facing, spot-on, amazing views of the "HOLLYWOOD" sign & Griffith Observatory, $1,075.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Single unit, 3rd floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, concrete floors, $1,600.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Single unit, 12th floor, 670 sq ft, west facing, sunset views over Wilshire Blvd, great closets, $1,750.00/month.***RENTED***

Come One, Come All...

AVAILABLE NOW;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 3rd floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1,600.00/month.***RENTED***

Pictured above, the March of Dimes parade in 1948 with the Gaylord off in the distance, center.

Are You Single...

... like our lovely debutantes, pictured above (top left corner), from our Gaylord's "The Buzzer" issue, October 1925.

All back on the market & AVAILABLE now;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 12th floor, 670 sq ft, west facing, sunsets over Wilshire Blvd, great closets, inspiring space, $1,750.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 3rd floor, 380 sq ft, south facing, overlooking Wilshire Blvd, $1,000.00/month.***RENTED***

...and AVAILABLE for Nov. 1st:

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 9th floor, 330 sq ft, north facing, views of the "HOLLYWOOD" sign & Griffith Observatory, $1,075.00/month.***RENTED***

Available Units...

AVAILABLE NOW;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 3rd floor, 380 sq ft, south facing, overlooking Wilshire Blvd, $1,000.00/month.***RENTED***

AVAILABLE LATE OCTOBER;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 12th floor, 670 sq ft, west facing, sunsets over Wilshire Blvd, $1,750.00/month.***RENTED***

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 1st;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 9th floor, 330 sq ft, north facing, views of the "HOLLYWOOD" sign & Griffith Observatory, $1,075.00/month.***RENTED***

Pictured above, from our "Gaylord Glimpses" magazine, from October 1927, our resident, Mrs. George Feagans. Her husband, Mr. Feagans was owner/proprietor of an upscale jewelry store in downtown Los Angeles, for many years, serving the finest clientele with everything from engagement rings to monogrammed sterling silver heirlooms.

Hummingbird Awaits to Greet You...

It's a sign! A number of years ago, the previous tenants of this unit (coming available soon) looked out their window during one sunset and spotted this happy creature greeting them.

Coming AVAILABLE for late October;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 12th floor, 670 sq ft, west facing, sunsets over Wilshire Blvd, $1,750.00/month.***RENTED***

Another Two Bachelors Walk Into the HMS Bounty...

...again, long joke short... after a few drinks, they step out from the Bounty door, to make use of the "facilities," into the Gaylord lobby and are completely enraptured. They too, end up living at the Gaylord!

AVAILABLE NOW;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 3rd floor, 380 sq ft, south facing, overlooking Wilshire Blvd, $1,000.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 2nd floor, 380 sq ft, south facing, overlooking Wilshire Blvd, $1,000.00/month.***RENTED***

I'll Get You, My Pretty...

This morning, was just another one of those mornings in the Gaylord lobby where you never know who you'll run into. This was some absolute scary, creepy *#@". How many nightmares did you have, as a young child, after seeing the flying monkeys in "The Wizard of Oz" for the first time!?!

This is the costume worn by the lead winged monkey, Nikko, played by Pat Walshe, in 1938.

Oh, the G-lo. Such a unique place.

Thanks Kelly.

Two Bachelors Walk Into the HMS Bounty...

... long joke short... end up finding themselves living in the Gaylord!

AVAILABLE;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 6th floor, 460 sq ft, south facing, overlooking Wilshire Blvd, $1,065.00/month.***RENTED***

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 3rd floor, 410 sq ft, west facing, overlooking patio & pool, $1,025.00/month.***RENTED***

Well, Well, Well... Surprise, Surprise...

Enter through those gates...

AVAILABLE NOW;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 8th floor, 540 sq ft, east facing, $1,585.00/month.***RENTED***

The illustration of the gates on this cover of our "Gaylord Glimpses" monthly magazine, from September 1926, are of the actual gates and grill work that once led into our magnificent Fountain Room. These cast iron beauties were designed by the renowned Oscar B. Bach, whose work is also found in the Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and is featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

And Yet Another Race...

ATTENTION Gaylord residents & neighbors, another race will be running along Wilshire Boulevard, early this Sunday morning, Sept 22nd, from 5am- 10am. If you cherish your vehicle, do not have it parked on Wilshire Blvd, late Saturday night/early Sunday morning, or it will be towed for this event.
Have a good weekend!

The Eyes Have It...

If you're a fan of classic movies, you know the face well. She could tell an entire story with just her eyes. In 1938, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, opposite Bette Davis, in "Jezebel." Her respected film career only having begun in 1934. Prior to that, she was an accomplished stage actress and resided at the Gaylord in 1927. Fay's storied career continued on through 1965, appearing in many television shows. She was born in Los Angeles in 1893 and passed away here in 1968. A true Angeleno & one time Gaylord resident.

Coming AVAILABLE, next week;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 3rd floor, 380 sq ft, south facing, $1,000.00/month.***RENTED***

Coming AVAILABLE, end of September;

***RENTED***-Single unit, 6th floor, 550 sq ft, east facing, $1,575.00/month.RENTED***

Forget Toronto... It's All About Los Angeles Raptors...

While posting notices under some of our tenant's doors this morning, as I started down our back stairwell from the 12th floor, I came across this beautiful creature. In the top photo, the red-tailed hawk has turned it's head toward me as if to say, "Do you mind!? I'm hunting a meal out here & can you wash this window already." So, I backed up the stairs and used our elevator instead to give the raptor some peace. Life in the big city...

Single Anyone?...

The happily risk-taking actress, Anna Kendrick graced the halls of the Gaylord, back in September 2012, for a photo shoot with "Angeleno" magazine (photo by John Russo).

Coming AVAILABLE for a Sept 6th move-in date;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 11th floor, 540 sq ft, east facing, $1,600.00/month***RENTED***

Grab Your Bikes...

Coming to a neighborhood near you this Sunday, August 18th, CicLAvia for the Hollywoods, so grab your bikes Gaylord residents and get out there. You can do it! To close down Hollywood Blvd for an event like this is a fete in itself. Please be aware of street closures if you are out & about in your motorized vehicle. Have fun!
For more info go to their website at, www.ciclavia.org.

Free Summer Concerts...

Folks, every Summer, Levitt Pavilion in MacArthur Park, puts on a diverse, cross cultural series of concerts for free. Over the years, I have seen some great music performed here. For those of you who are not from L.A., you could walk there from the Gaylord. For those of you from L.A., you will probably uber or lyft it.

For more info and a schedule of the shows & performers, go to their website at levittlosangeles.org.

Get out there & Enjoy!

AVAILABLE Now...

Pictured above, you are looking east along Wilshire Boulevard, at the Gaylord, in 1936.

Just came AVAILABLE for move-in now;

***RENTED***- One Bedroom unit, 9th floor, 1050 sq ft, north, south & west facing views (go up 9 stories, in the photo above, to the 3 west facing windows towards the front of the Gaylord and that is the unit) from the "Hollywood" sign & Griffith Observatory, to sunsets down Wilshire Blvd and out to the Palos Verdes peninsula & Catalina Island, $2,250.00/month.***RENTED***

She's A Bear...

I found this wonderful little hard bound booklet at this past Pasadena City College Flea Market from the year the Gaylord opened. It is an amusing take on the traditional almanac and mentions 2 Gaylord residents from the era, noted novelist & film writer Peter Kyne and Academy Award winning actress Fay Bainter.

Coming AVAILABLE for an August 1st move-in date;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 4th floor, 410 sq ft, west facing, overlooking the patio & pool, $1,040.00/month.***RENTED***

August Anyone...

Are you ready for an August move-in?

Coming AVAILABLE for an August 2nd move-in date;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 10th floor, 410 sq ft, north facing with views of the "HOLLYWOOD" sign & Griffith Observatory, $1,615.00/month.***RENTED***

Patiently Waiting...

You keep looking out and waiting patiently...

Coming AVAILABLE for a July 26th move-in date;

***RENTED***- One Bedroom unit, 11th floor, 820 sq ft, south/east corner unit, overlooking Wilshire Blvd with views out to the Palos Verdes peninsula & Catalina Island, great closets, $2,150.00/month.***RENTED***

On Korean News...

Some familiar faces & locations recently made the local Korean news station here in LA...

https://youtu.be/OpPU8PBG_Xk

Enjoy!

Independence...

Yes! We Have No Bananas...

...goes the popular song from July 1923.

Sorry folks, I know many of you have been checking in & stopping by to find out if we have any available units, but for July, we have no apartments coming available. Please keep checking in. Your day may come.

Pictured, is the Gaylord prior to opening April 9, 1924. Out front you can see the crates filled with top of the line furnishings for the apartments and the "Own Your Own Apartment" signage, as the Gaylord was one of L.A.'s first co-ops. You will also notice the rooftop neon is yet to be installed.
(photo courtesy L.A. Examiner Photographs Collection, USC Digital Library)

Dance...

In 1994, two hours before she was to perform in "Swan Lake," with the Ballet Nacional de Cuba, on Martinique, our Bertha defected from Cuba. Bertha was a principal dancer for both Ballet Nacional de Cuba and Ballet de Camaguey. Today, she is director and teacher at LA Cuban Ballet.

This Saturday evening, June 22nd, starting at 8pm, Bertha will present "Cabaret of the Arts." The event will take place at Monk Space, located at 4414 W. 2nd St. (just west of Western) and will include ballet, opera, burlesque and more. For more info go to, www.lacubanballet.com.

Take yourself out for some culture this Saturday night and show your support for our fellow Gaylord resident, Bertha!

The Floor Below...

Recently, we had to dig up a section of the Gaylord basement floor to re-pipe a portion of the 95 year old cast iron main water line. Lo and behold what we found below the existing linoleum tile floor was the original patterned blue & white porcelain tile, pictured here. We again wonder why someone would cover & hide such a beautiful, historic original detail from 1924!?! This is located at the base of the stairs from the lobby that lead down to the Men's Room and Laundry Room (which was originally the Pantry where the Gaylord residents could do a bit of grocery shopping & purchase liquor "under the table" during Prohibition).

Back At It...

YES! I am taking you there again for this "Shot of the Day," provided to me last week by our Aslan. Aslan looked out of his Gaylord living room window to find this magnificent beauty sitting there on the fire escape. This is one of our neighborhood juvenile red-tailed hawks. And how do we know this is juvenile? Because his tail is not yet red in color. What a creature to behold. Thank you Alsan for your swiftness in capturing this glorious moment.

A Fringe We Will Go...

Last year, our Mary had a successful run directing her piece during the Hollywood Fringe Fest. This year, one of our resident comics, Carl, will be performing his show, "Dozed & Confused," starting this Thursday evening at 8:30pm, at the Hudson Theatre Mainstage.

For info, tickets & more dates offered go to, www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/6220

Back to the Wild...

If you look up towards the upper left corner, on the east side of the Archdiocese building, across from the Gaylord, you will see the nest of the red-tailed hawks. This past Wednesday when I looked up at sunset, I found 4 juvenile hawks (yes, 4!) sitting up in the nest (pictured) as one of the adults flew overhead. They must have been hungry and ready for a meal.

Unfortunately, early evening yesterday, one of the juvenile hawks looked to have been testing his flight skills for it was found in the east bound lane of Wilshire Blvd, directly in front of the Gaylord. A good samaritan and a L.A. County Sheriff's K-9 patrol officer stopped to try and help it, but I do not know what the outcome of their efforts were. We have our fingers crossed & let's hope the siblings fare better.
Wildlife in the city! It's real.

Triathlon This Sunday...

Gaylord residents & neighbors, this Sunday, June 2nd, a triathlon will take place along Wilshire Blvd. Do not leave your vehicle parked on Wilshire Blvd on Saturday evening and expect to find it still there on Sunday. Your vehicle may be towed for this event. Street closures are from 5:00am to 12noon approximately, on Sunday. The entire event will start in Venice and make it's way to end in downtown LA.

You have been warned.

This Saturday...

Gaylord residents come on out and mingle with your fellow tenants.

and...

To All, Enjoy the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend!

An Opening...

The above matchbook comes from the 1940's, when the original bar/ballroom, "The Gay Room" was located where our HMS Bounty bar/restaurant is located today, adjacent to the Gaylord lobby. During this era many prominent big bands played here, such as Duke Ellington and Desi Arnaz!

Coming AVAILABLE next week;

***RENTED***- Single unit, 7th floor, 540 sq ft, east facing, $1575/month.***RENTED***

We Have...

Just came AVAILABLE for a May 17th move-in date;

***RENTED***- Bachelor unit, 9th floor, 525 sq ft, south facing, overlooking Wilshire Blvd, $1100/month.***RENTED***