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F YOU WALK THROUGH ANY NEIGHBORHOOD IN BOYLE HEIGHTS you will notice the various types of homes we have here. Many of these homes are massive apartment buildings that house numerous families, others are beautiful original houses from many years ago, or you just might run into the affordable government housing projects. Over the years, Boyle Heights has gone through many changes. Real estate development is one of the most noticeable. Due to our close proximity to Downtown Los Angeles, our community is valuable. The ongoing gentrification, along with the current economic problems, has resulted in many natives having to face losing their homes to their lenders, making it difficult for many of us to remain in our beloved community of Boyle Heights. Apartments and hotels in Boyle Heights come in all shapes, sizes, and Apartment/Hotel building monthly rents. The rent for a cozy apartment is around $750-$1150, while hotels range from $200-$550 depending on the interior size and the neighborhood. Today, hotels are used as homes. What used to be hotel rooms are now long-term apartments. Although they are small, they can house up to four people. It’s not a family’s dream house, but they try to make it feel as “home sweet home” as possible. In Boyle Height we have as many houses as we do apartments. We have single family homes, investment homes, public housing, and retirement homes. Price ranges from 49