This Airbnb apartment was a good value in a great location and an easy walk to Venice Beach. The apartment was very clean except for some of the kitchen items. Initially, communication with the host was unsettlingly lacking. After booking, and despite having sent two messages via the Airbnb website, the first time we heard from the host ("Sofia"??) was after we had already arrived in Los Angeles (following our cross-country flight). Upon dialing the phone number found in the reservation confirmation, we simultaneously received a call from the same number and were in touch with Tony. From that point, Tony was easy to reach and was helpful. Heading via elevator to the apartment with Tony, we were questioned by some building residents and were told that the apartment building did not allow Airbnb rentals. We are quiet, clean, and respectful renters and luckily did not have any issues with the residents.