Penthouse views and history at Hancock Park landmark

The two-story penthouse at Hancock Park’s El Royale building, long a haven for Hollywood A-listers, is up for lease. The French Normandy-style landmark was designed by architect William Douglas Lee and completed in 1929. The remodeled home takes in downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood Hills and golf course views.

Address: 450 N. Rossmore Ave., No. 1101, Los Angeles, 90004

Price: $19,000 a month, unfurnished

Built: 1929

House size: 3,800 square feet, three bedrooms, three bathrooms

Features: Living room, sun room, dining room, terrace, 11-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, valet, concierge, roof deck

About the area: The median sale price for single-family homes in the 90004 ZIP Code in October was $1.48 million based on 14 sales, according to CoreLogic. That was a 5.9% increase compared with the same month last year. One condo sold in October at $690,000.

Agent: Nicole Contreras of Nourmand & Associates, (310) 614-4952

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