ZIP code 90020 is small and very crowded. About 38,700 people lived here at the 2020 Census, in roughly one square mile around Wilshire Boulevard. It covers part of Wilshire Center and Koreatown, plus the south edge of Windsor Square, and all of it lies inside the City of Los Angeles. Most owners hold apartment buildings or condominiums, though a few streets hold large single-family houses. EZ Casa Buyer talks with owners across 90020 about a possible direct sale.
Property situations we hear about in 90020
Census-based figures from ZIP-Codes.com put about nine in ten occupied homes in 90020 as rentals, so landlord questions come up often. Common situations include:
- Older apartment buildings with long-term tenants
- Condominium units rented to tenants or held by heirs
- Large historic houses on the Windsor Square side that cost a lot to maintain
- Mixed-use and small commercial buildings along Wilshire Boulevard
- Properties with unpermitted work or open code-enforcement issues
Mentioning one of these does not guarantee an offer. You also do not need to finish repairs or clear tenants before you reach out.
Two very different sides of one ZIP code
South of Wilshire, the blocks are a dense mix of mid-rise and high-rise apartments. North of it, Windsor Square began in 1911 as a planned neighborhood of large lots, and the City Council made it a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in 2004. LA City Planning places the overlay in the Wilshire Community Plan area and describes Craftsman, Beaux Arts, and Period Revival houses. Sources disagree on exactly where the neighborhood ends, so some 90020 addresses may sit inside it and many do not.
Inside an overlay, street-facing changes generally need review by a local board before work begins. That can add time and cost to a repair, which matters if you are weighing a fix against a sale as-is. LA City Planning can confirm whether your address is inside the overlay.
Planning and rent rules
The Wilshire Community Plan, which the City last updated in 2001, covers most of this area. Koreatown’s boundaries were formally defined by the City Council in 2009, and the community spans parts of four council districts, so the council office that handles a given block can vary. Permits and code enforcement go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.
The City’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance generally covers rental units in buildings first built on or before October 1, 1978. Many older apartment buildings here may qualify. The Los Angeles Housing Department can confirm a building’s status, and a landlord-tenant attorney can explain how it affects a sale.
If you own a condominium, your association’s documents matter too. Dues, special assessments, and any limits on renting your unit can affect a sale, so gather them before you talk with a buyer.
How a direct sale works
- Send us the address, the property type, its condition, and who lives there.
- We review the details and may ask for more information or a visit.
- If the property fits what we are able to consider, we may present an offer.
- You decide whether the terms work for you, on your own schedule.
An inquiry does not guarantee an offer, and you are never required to sell.
Direct sale or listing with an agent?
A direct sale can appeal to an owner who wants fewer showings, less preparation, or a timeline that fits tenants or a shared inheritance. Listing with an agent can appeal to an owner with a well-kept house or building who wants wide market exposure and has time for preparation and negotiation. A rented apartment building on Wilshire and a large historic house in Windsor Square raise very different questions, so it makes sense to compare both routes for your own property.
Questions about selling in 90020
Is my property in the Windsor Square overlay?
LA City Planning can tell you whether your address is inside the overlay and what review applies to exterior work.
Does EZ Casa Buyer consider properties in Koreatown and Wilshire Center?
Yes. Share the address and details, and we will review whether the property fits what we are able to consider.
Can I ask about a building that still has tenants?
Yes. We are glad to discuss an occupied building without asking you to remove tenants first.
Can I ask about a condominium unit?
Yes. Having your association documents and recent statements ready helps when you share the details.
Can several heirs talk to you about an inherited property?
Yes. An attorney can confirm probate steps and who has authority to sell, and we can talk through the rest.
Do I have to accept an offer if I contact you?
No. Any offer we present is yours to accept or decline.
If you own a property in the 90020 ZIP code, whether it is an apartment building, a condominium, or a historic house, we are glad to talk it through. Send the address, condition, occupancy, and the timing you have in mind, and we will let you know what a direct sale could look like.
Own another property in ZIP code 90021? EZ Casa Buyer works with owners considering an as-is sale of residential, rental, and commercial properties. Learn more about selling a property in 90021 and contact our team to discuss your property’s condition, a possible cash offer, and a closing timeline that fits your plans.