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Blackbirds is an 18-home small-lot subdivision completed in 2015 in the Elysian Heights/Echo Park area, designed by noted architect Barbara Bestor of Bestor Architecture for developer LocalConstruct. The three-story, glass-and-steel homes range from roughly 1,290 to 1,930 square feet and are arranged around a shared landscaped courtyard, nicknamed the "living street," that doubles as community and parking space. The development won an AIA Design Award and has been featured in Dwell, Architectural Record, and the LA Times for its dense but community-oriented approach to urban housing. It suits buyers who want a modern, architecturally significant home with private outdoor space and a tight-knit neighborhood feel rather than a traditional high-rise condo.
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Condos for sale & rent at Blackbirds
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Recent sales at Blackbirds
| Date | Residence | Beds/Baths | Sq Ft | Sale price | $/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Residence 3A | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,194 | $1,385,000 | $1,160 |
| Oct 2025 | Residence 4B | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,319 | $1,279,000 | $970 |
| Mar 2025 | Residence 5C | 2 bd · 2 ba | 1,725 | $1,639,000 | $950 |
| Dec 2024 | Residence 6D | 3 bd · 2.5 ba | 1,108 | $1,139,000 | $1,028 |
| May 2024 | Residence 7E | 2 bd · 2 ba | 906 | $824,000 | $909 |
| Nov 2023 | Residence 8A | 1 bd · 1 ba | 999 | $966,000 | $967 |
Recent-sales figures are illustrative sample data. On the live site, closed sales at Blackbirds load from the MLS/IDX feed.
Amenities & services
What to know before you buy at Blackbirds
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In the heart of Elysian Heights
Blackbirds places you at the center of Elysian Heights, with the neighborhood's dining, shopping and character just outside your door and the rest of Los Angeles within easy reach.