52nd Place Historic District
The National Park Service has not published a boundary polygon for this district; the map shows the listed properties inside it and the district's reference point.
Why it's listed
This single block of 52nd Place in Los Angeles, running between McKinley Avenue and Avalon Boulevard, is lined with one-story Craftsman bungalows. The Tifal Brothers conceived, designed and built the whole tract of single-family houses between 1911 and 1914, and the homes share a common setback. Typical features include low-pitched gabled roofs with overhanging eaves and exposed rafter tails, front porches and chimneys of brick or river rock, and multi-paned wood casement windows. Porch supports and decorative trusswork vary from house to house within the shared design. Of 44 buildings, 37 contribute to the district's character. Seven do not: two duplexes built in 2008 and five bungalows altered with stucco and replacement windows. Detached rear garages are not counted, and street trees are sporadic. The district keeps a strong consistency of character and a high level of physical integrity, and it remains in residential use. It is also associated with a listing on historic resources tied to African Americans in Los Angeles.
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| Styles | Late 19th & 20th Century American Movements - Craftsman |
|---|---|
| Areas of significance | Black |
| Acreage | 4.7 |
| Boundary source | not published |
| Full listing page | 52nd Place Historic District (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.