7250 Franklin Avenue , Los Angeles, CA 90046 Franklin Towers Luxury full-service high-rise featuring 24-hour concierge, valet, pool, spa, sauna, steam room & roof-top gym. Year Built: 1964 No. of Units: 190 Unit Sizes: 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom units Record Sale Price: $1,280,000 (7/31/2007) Stewart Penn - Realtor for condos, lofts & single family homes in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica, Malibu, Brentwood, Century City, Westwood, Beverly Center, Miracle Mile, West Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Hollywood Hills, Hancock Park, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and throughout the greater Los Angeles area. For further information, please contact: Stewart Penn - Realtor/Broker - "Condo Specialist" 05/18/2010

One of the best "Guy Movies" of all time...Up there with "Rudy". Well, I guess we all have to cash in some time.   If you list it, will they come? The Lansing family hopes so. The Des Moines Register is reporting that the Iowa site where the 1980 movie “Field of Dreams” was shot, is on the market for $5.4 million. Included in the price is the actual movie site which includes the baseball field, a two-bedroom, 1.5-bath house (and yes, that familiar front porch), surrounding farmland, two souvenir stands and six farm buildings — a total of 193 acres. Maybe the movie’s star, Kevin Costner, needs a place to retire? 05/13/2010

Finally, good news about the Hollywood Sign which was facing removal by a developer to build homes. This video and article was retrieved from ABC Los Angeles News...HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- The fog lifted over the Hollywood sign on Monday morning, and so have all the doubts about the future of the land surrounding it. Playboy founder Hugh Hefner came to the rescue, donating nearly $1 million to save the Hollywood sign from urban sprawl. "All of us here who love the sign, and those who admire it from around the world, say hats off to Hugh for keeping the dream alive on Mount Lee," said Hollywood Sign Trust Chairman Chris Baumgart. The Hollywood sign is located on the southern side of Mount Lee in Griffith Park. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger joined city officials to announce the news, end... 04/28/2010

There's great news for all those following the drama of saving the land surrounding the Hollywood Sign. Hugh Hefner has contributed the final $900,000 needed to save the Cahuenga Peak. 4/26/2010 - Press Release - Los Angeles The Trust for Public Land has today announced it has raised enough money to buy and protect the 138 acres behind the world-famous Hollywood Sign, as Playboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner stepped forward to close the gap with a $900,000 donation toward the $12.5 Million needed. Hugh Hefner called the sign "Hollywood's Eiffel Tower". 04/26/2010

Street is a casual and unpretentious restaurant owned and operated by Celebrity Chef - Susan Feniger.  Susan is warm and friendly and obviously passionate about the food she serves. It's rare to see a celebrity chef take time to mingle with the restaurant guests, discussing the food and restaurant. But Susan does and her excitement about what she does is wonderfully evident. Street's menu is eclectic and unusual, featuring "Street Food" from various places around the world that Susan's visited. My favorite dish was the "Kaya Toast" (from Singapore) - toasted bread spread thick with coconut jam, served with a soft fried egg drizzled in dark soy and white pepper. The taste is unique and delicious. I also loved the "Argentine Ricotta Noquis" (from the Italian district in Buenos Aires) - s... 04/23/2010

The deadline to raise the required $12.5 Million for The Trust for Public Land to buy the Cahuenga Peak has been extended. The original deadline of April 14, 2010 has been extended by 16 days to April 30, 2010. By 11:30am on April 14,2010 a total of $11 Million had been raised. The Trust needs an additional $1.5 Million to finalize the purchase of the 138 acres of land behind and adjacent to the sign. According to the Trust for Public Land's website, Hollywood contibutors include Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson and Norman Lear. Other major donations came from The Tiffany & Co. Foundation, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, CBS Corporation, The Entertainment Industry Foundation, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, the Lucasfilm Foundation, NBC Universal, Sony P... 04/15/2010

In February this year the Hollywood Sign was covered with letters to read: SAVE THE PEAK. This was part of a campaign to raise the funds needed to purchase The Cahuenga Peak - the land surrounding the Hollywood Sign. The purpose of purchasing the land by the Trust for Public Land was to prevent any building on the Cahuenga Peak which would otherwise spoil the iconic setting of the Hollywood sign. The deadline set to raise $12,500,000 was Wednesday April 14, 2010. By Tuesday April 13, 2010 (with 1 day, 6 hours and 30 minutes to go), the Trust for Public Land's website indicated that only $9,632,952 had been raised. This is a shortfall of $2,867,408 needed to buy the land. What surprised me is that no major Hollywood studio has stepped forward to make up this shortfall! After all, the sig... 04/13/2010

Hollywood Condo Sales in March 2010 - (February/January) Number of Units Sold: 7 (2/6)  Average Days on the Market: 66 (126/80)Median Price: $523,000 ($491,500 / $489,000) Average List Price: $517,400 ($527,000 / $559,000) Average Selling Price: $495,000 ($491,500 / $551,000)Total Sold in Dollars: $3,468,000 ($983,000 / $3,308,000)Lowest Price Condo Sold: $385,000 ($440,000 / $425,000)Highest Price Condo Sold: $580,000 ($543,000 / $770,000) MLS Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.  Search The MLS: Stewart Penn - Realtor for homes, condos & lofts in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Santa Monica, Malibu, Brentwood, Century City, Westwood, Beverly Center, Miracle Mile, West Hollywood, Sunset Strip, Hollywood Hills, Hancock Park, Sherman Oaks, Studio City and throughout the ... 04/07/2010

Stewart Penn | Penn Properties | 310.844.6515 1942 Grace Ave #116, Hollywood, CA 2-Bed 2-Bath Condo in Great Hollywood Location. 2BR/2BA Condo offered at $449,000 Year Built 1982 Sq Footage 1,100 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 1 Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size Unspecified HOA/Maint $525 per month DESCRIPTION Not a Short Sale or Foreclosure - just priced to sell! Desirable 2-Bed 2-Bath condo in move-in condition. Unit features recessed lighting, fireplace, wet bar & generous closet space. Inside Washer/Dryer. 2 side-by-side parking spaces & gated guest parking. Pool & BBQ area. Great Hollywood location within walking distance to the Hollywood Bowl & Kodak Center. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - Walk-in closet - Hardwo... 04/05/2010

Torung - A GREAT Affordable Thai Food Restaurant in Hollywood - Open until 4AM!! If you're ever in Hollywood and looking for a Thai Food Restaurant that is open late hours, then Torung is your place! This restaurant in the heart of East Hollywood's Thai town serves an impressive array of authentically cooked Thai dishes from hot and sour coconut milk soup to fiery curries to all manner of noodle dishes. Not only do they make great Thai Food, but their prices are outstanding!  Thai Ice Teas are only $1.00 Their soups are some of the best I've had and the food arrives quickly. One of my favorite dishes is Yum Woon Sen.  It is a silver noodle salad made with lemon and lime juices, chili, cilantro and your choice of meat or Tofu.  The standard favorite is Pad Thai, which is also really grea... 04/03/2010

Sunset Vine Tower - 1480 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 03/23/2010

1480 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028 - Sunet Vine Tower The tallest tower in Hollywood is finally ready for it's close-up .... Sunset Vine Tower is officially complete and ready for leasing by the developers -  The CIM Group. The website boasts that these apartments offer "the most chic interiors minus the financial constraints of owning". It also goes on to say the apartments "possess elite levels of appointments equal to those of the finest new condominiums ... with the freedom and flexibility of leasing". Sunset Vine Tower has 63 apartments with on-site concierge, keyed-access elevators, 24-hour courtesy patrol, high speed internet, a fitness facility and a pool. The actual website does not give details of the monthly rents, but the developer is advertising the units on Craigslist.... 03/17/2010

Over the last few years there has been alot of controversy concerning the fate of the Hollywood sign and the Cahuenga Peak land that surround it, so I thought I would provide an update with a bit of history. Image via Wikipedia Over the last few years there has been alot of controversy concerning the fate of the Hollywood sign and the Cahuenga Peak land that surround it,  so I thought I would provide an update with a bit of history. The Hollywood sign is an international icon of the entertainment industry. I've always been a huge fan of the Hollywood sign, in large part due to the nostalgic symbolism. It represents an era of larger than life personalities, opulent lifestyles, wonderful architecture and an amazingly complex town. What's ironic, in light of the situation today, is that th... 03/10/2010

What about Farrah Fawcett and Bea Arthur in the "In Memoriam" tribute to well known Hollywood Stars? I think the 2010 Academy Award Production was an excellent show and I congratulate Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin for the terrific job they did as the hosts. I also salute all the winners in the various categories. Of special note (I think) was Kathryn Bigelow for being the first woman to win the "Best Director" for "The Hurt Locker". I though it was fitting that her award was presented by Barbra Streisand. But what disappointed me was the glaring omission of Farrah Fawcett and Bea Arthur in the "In Memoriam" tribute.   03/07/2010

Hollywood Condos Sold in February 2010 - (January 2010) Average Selling Price: $491,500 ($551,000)Average List Price: $527,000 ($559,000)Median Price: $491,500 ($489,000)Total Sold in Dollars: $983,000 ($3,308,000)Number of Units Sold: 2 (6)    Lowest Price Condo Sold: $440,000 ($425,000)Highest Price Condo Sold: $543,000 ($770,000)Average Days on the Market: 126 (80) MLS Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. 03/01/2010

Los Angeles Home Staging - A Hollywood Condo Home Staging Video Here's a home staging video of a Hollywood, CA condo we staged recently. I posted photos here: Los Angeles Home Staging A Hollywood Condo - Multiple Offers After The First Open House!   I thought it would be nice to show what we do when we are actually staging a home for sale. 02/28/2010

I'm holding an open house Sunday 2/14 from 1 to 4pm. 9410 Sierra Mar Place, Hollywood. $1,369,000. Spectacular views of Hollywood and Catalina Island. This house would make a great Valentines Day gift for your honey! 02/13/2010

Help Save The View of The Hollywood Sign and The Land Surrounding It The world famous Hollywood Sign and the natural landscape surrounding it is one of the most popular and well recognized iconic views of Los Angeles. "It represents Los Angeles, the entertainment industry, and the Southern California way of life". Cahuenga Peak, a 138-acre parcel of land behind and to the west of the Hollywood Sign was slated for development. The land was put on the market about two years ago with a price tag of $22 Million. Fortunately, plunging real estate prices hindered a sale and the land was not sold. This week The Trust for Public Land (a national non-profit land conservation organization) secured an option to purchase the land for $12.5 Million and has until April 14, 2010 to raise the funds nee... 02/11/2010

Hollywood (California) Condos Sold in January 2010:Market Report for January 2010: Average Selling Price: $551,000Average List Price: $559,000Median Price: $489,000Total Sold in Dollars: $3,308,000Number of Units Sold:  6Lowest Price Condo Sold: $425,000Highest Price Condo Sold: $770,000Average Days on the Market: 80 MLS Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Photos courtesy of The CLAW MLS. 02/08/2010

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