Rent Little | Live Big!
One of Little Tokyo’s historic buildings, featuring little spaces with BIG style and BIG personality, comes back to life at MIKADO. Our “micro-suites” minimize your expenses, and your footprint, without minimizing your expectations and quality of living. Our community is great for a range of lifestyles—for commuters, guests, or full=time residents! Contact us today for more information. We welcome you home to Mikado!
Call today to schedule a virtual or self-guided tour of your new home!
213.620.0680
Features in Your Home:
Stylish, Fully Furnished Spaces
Refrigerator, Cooktop, and Microwave
Full Bathroom with Standing Shower
Gorgeous, Wood-Inspired Plank Flooring
Smart TV
FREE Wi-Fi Throughout the Building
FREE Dish Network Television Service
Utilities Included
Features in Your Community:
Rooftop Lounge with Barbecue Grills and Stunning City Views
Community Laundry Center
Secure, Controlled-Access
Professional On-Site Building Management
Courtesy Patrol
Easily Accessible Public Transportation
Prime Location in DTLA, with food, shopping, culture, and more just steps away!
OUR LOCATION:
331 E 1st Street | Los Angeles, CA 90012
EXPLORE THE NEIGHBORHOOD:
MIKADO HOTEL: THE HISTORY
Dating from 1914, the 3-story building at 331-335 E First Street was designed as a hotel by California architect Alfred F. Priest. Before and after World War II, it was known as the Mikado Hotel. During the war, it was known as the Shreveport Hotel and housed a well-known soul-food restaurant.
The building is a good example of the commercial architecture that filled American “Main Streets” in the early 20th century. The first story is glazed white brick, with the second and third stories made up of buff brick. The first floor has been restored to look just as it did in 1932!
At street level, the Mikado Hotel was home to several commercial and retail establishments, such as N. Kimura restaurant, The Kurahara Clinic, Nisei Grill, Seno Photo Supply, and dentist Dr, Kawahara.
The Mikado Hotel was originally constructed with 43 guest rooms, with shared restrooms and showers, After sitting vacant for over 30 years, the development group Capital Foresight purchased the building in 2014. The Mikado Hotel has been meticulously restored, retaining the historic charm while breathing new life through an entirely new interior. In addition to a new rooftop lounge and courtyard, the Mikado is now home to 42 micro-suites, each complete with its own kitchenette and full private bathroom.