Chris R.
Yelp
We have lived here for two years, and have been extremely impressed. After a bad experience with another "luxury" apartment complex in Los Angeles, I was skeptical to move into another one. However, while browsing Yelp, something that struck me about The Griffith was that the same staff was mentioned by name in reviews spanning several years. I figured, hey - if the staff is sticking around, they must be doing something right. And sure enough, they are.
This is an extremely efficient complex, with extraordinarily responsive staff and maintainance. It doesn't fall victim to a lot of the issues that other buildings have - there is on-site management, and it's proven so incredibly helpful to have a team around that's as invested as we are in having a great place to live. The amenities are well maintained, and Amazon lockers prevent many of the mailroom-related pitfalls that other buildings of this size experience. The building is quite dog friendly, but the walls are thick, so we've never had an issue with noise above or below.
This building seems to attract a wide range of folks--families, young professionals, folks who are new to town. There are a lot of movie nights and social events in the courtyard, and people actually attend them, which is nice. They also bring in food trucks every week. There is certainly a sense of community here if you're looking for it.
Location is great - 5 minutes to Los Feliz, 5 minutes to Atwater/Glendale, easy access to Burbank and downtown. It's not a particularly hopping area, but we have never once felt unsafe, and there are some great bars right around the block.
Overall... if you're looking for a standout building with great amenities and a friendly staff that is on top of things, this is the one for you. It's expensive, but one of the rare instances in Los Angeles where you truly do get what you pay for.