1424 N Crescent Heights Blvd 78 West Hollywood CA MLS #22-195087

Life is not perfect nor is this condo – if it was you’d be paying way more to own this 2032 sq. ft. 3-story penthouse. Two years ago this unit was on the market for $2,750,000 but it’s now been reduced by $1 million to reflect current market trends. For comparison, the most recent penthouse in the building sold was unit 71, a single-story 1817 square-foot unit that went for $2,096,000 in 2019. A+ West Hollywood location with walkability to Chateau Marmont, Bristol Farms, Trader Joe’s, AMC Theaters, Sunset Towers, CVS, Rite Aid, Crunch, Equinox, Starbucks, nail salons, banks, CB2, and the diverse restaurants on Sunset Strip. Major provenance in this celebrity enclave as this unit was previously owned and remodeled by Ellen DeGeneres’s wife, Portia de Rossi. It has also been attributed to another Hollywood blonde Marilyn Monroe! Built in 1930 by famed architect Leland Bryant and converted to condos in the 80s this French Normandy building is listed on the United States Registry of Landmarks – meaning it qualifies for a major reduction in property taxes thanks to the Mills Act. It’s truly a part of Hollywood history with former celebrity tenants including the above-mentioned Marilyn Monroe and Portia DeRossi as well as David Bowie, Iman, Mickey Rourke, Nora Ephron, Rachel, Zoe, Brendan Fraser, Rashida Jones, Ashley Hamilton, Ashley Greene, Kristin Chenoweth and so many more. HOA dues include security/concierge, trash, sewer, and water. This 2 bedroom, 2 baths unit boasts a dramatic second-story master bedroom with unparalleled sunrise to twilight views from the skylight windows. Upgrades include custom hardwood floors, spa-like bathrooms, Venetian plaster, Viking appliances, and designer cabinetry. There’s also a dramatically lit circular staircase from the first floor to the second floor and one dedicated subterranean parking space. Enjoy the pet-friendly building’s undeniable curb appeal, French blooming garden with fountain, and gated dog run. The listing agent lives in the building so can show with a little notice. Please bring an open mind because the owners eclectic taste includes a stripper pole in the bedroom and garish custom handpainted wallpaper in the guest bathroom. If this unit was completely redone, it would probably sell for over $3 million, but with a little imagination and some TLC, this penthouse can transform into your dream home.