This unique luxury DTLA condo, perfect as a home, pied--terre, or live/work property, features 14-foot windows with wraparound views from the Hollywood Sign to the Disney Concert Hall. Unit 1709 offers a rare downtown to Hollywood Hills perspective. Located on the 17th floor, it's one of only three condos in the 228-unit building that has wraparound balconies and is on the only floor with direct access to the pool and outdoor amenities. Spanning 1,050 square feet over two floors with 19-foot ceilings, it separates downstairs social areas from the private upstairs bedroom and oversized bathroom with a soaking tub. An additional ~300 square feet of wraparound patio provides an outdoor living area for al fresco dining and entertaining. The flexible floor plan includes a laundry and half-bath downstairs and a walk-in closet upstairs. Recent updates include smart Cafe appliances still under warranty, updated fixtures, and smart/voice-controlled lighting. Private, deeded storage is conveniently located in the building. Light-honey bamboo floors on the lower level and stairs, and plush carpet upstairs, create a warm atmosphere. Unobstructed sunsets over the ocean in winter and Hollywood Hills views in summer can be enjoyed from the kitchen counter, with daily hummingbird sightings.The full-service luxury building, a marvel of Los Angeles architecture, was built by a Hong Kong developer in the 1980s, adhering to feng shui principles for good fortune. Amenities include a resort-style pool with private cabanas, BBQ, dog park, cinema, gym, and conference areas. Major freeway entrances are just a few blocks away for easy commutes. Parking includes four private spaces and a personal EV charger, one of only three in the building, with additional guest parking passes available from the front desk.Living in this building is 'car-optional,' with Target, Whole Foods, Apple Store, Home Depot, Macy's, Alamo Drafthouse, Regal Cinemas, LA Live, Mastro's, and Crypto Arena just a few blocks away. Enjoy endless restaurants, bars, speakeasies, and clubs, plus the nearby Arts District, accessible by scooter or soon by subway. Positioned in 'City West,' the building offers quiet living while being only three blocks from the heart of DTLA, allowing for a relaxing walk home after outings.