About Us
Meet the Melrose Arts District
The Melrose Arts District is managed by the Melrose Avenue Business Improvement District, a 10-year property based district formed by a vote of the commercial property owners that assess themselves for its cost of operation.
Some 186 properties are included, and it’s managed by a non-profit corporation in contract with the City. The BID proactively works to revitalize and enhance the commercial vitality of Melrose Avenue between Highland and Fairfax Avenues by providing improvements and activities such as ambassador, security, and parking services; landscape, sanitation, and beautification services; marketing and promotions; new business attraction; and policy advocacy on behalf of its stakeholders.
Melrose BID Vision
The Melrose BID effectively began operations to revitalize and redefine the commercial district located between Fairfax and Highland Avenues in March, 2013. Its goal was business revitalization. Its vision was to create a unique and distinct place within Greater Los Angeles’ urban fabric in which visitors, neighbors, business owners, and property owners could come together to engage in creative expression and commerce.
This Vision sees Melrose as:
- A comfortable place to walk;
- A vibrant place to experience culture;
- A distinct, recognizable place to be and be seen;
- A unique place for one-of-a-kind shopping — “unique, independent, and alternative;”
- An easy place to do business; and,
- At one with its contiguous neighborhoods and residents
BID Services
The Melrose Business Improvement Association proactively works to revitalize and enhance the commercial vitality of Melrose Avenue between Highland and Fairfax Avenues by providing the following improvements and activities: ambassador, security, and parking services; landscape, sanitation, and beautification services; marketing and promotions; new business attraction; and policy advocacy on behalf of its stakeholders.
Board of Directors
Daniel Farasat
President/Tiger West Capital
Sylvia Weintraub
Corporate Secretary
Julian Chicha
Treasurer
Pierson Blaetz
Greenway Arts Alliance/ Melrose Trading Post
Warren Blum
Blum Management
Isack Fadlon
Sportie LA
David Hay
Spacegrab.com
Staff
Don Duckworth, Executive Director
Margaret Taylor (APEXLA), Permitting Expeditor
Ivan Taylor (Zenith Platform, Permitting Expeditor
Kim Sudhalter, PR, Marketing and Community Outreach
David Aved, Social Media
Security: Critical Solutions (CSPSG)
Cleaning: Streetscape Services
RESOURCES
Melrose Retail Tenant Guide (NEW): | Visit and Download
Melrose BID Security Ambassador: (213) 423-8108 |
General Assistance, Don Duckworth: (818) 515-2159 |
Community Outreach & Marketing, Kim Sudhalter: (213) 369-6062 |
New Restaurant Permit Laws | Download
LAPD
Call 911 for emergencies involving immediate danger; for non-urgent issues or ongoing concerns, contact the LAPD Wilshire Division front desk or the non-emergency line; reach out to BID security for quality-of-life matters like loitering or minor disturbances; and connect with Senior Lead Officers Taoufik Nkila (west of La Brea) or Tyler Shuck (east of La Brea) for ongoing neighborhood issues, problem-solving, and community outreach.
LAPD Front Desk (for quality of life concerns): (213) 473-0476
LAPD Non-Emergency: (877) ASK-LAPD
LAPD Senior Lead Officer (Melrose, west of La Brea), Taoufik Nkila: (213) 793-0708 |
LAPD Senior Lead Officer (Melrose, east of La Brea), Tyler Shuck: (213) 793-0650 |
Street Racing or Bike Takeovers:
To report street racing or bike takeovers call the Street Racing Task Force at (213) 473-0222 or Community Traffic Services at (213) 473-0215
Los Angeles Fire Department
Public Information Office: (213) 978-3820
Stations Serving Melrose (Fairfax to Highland)
Fire Station 61 (central corridor)
Fire Station 27 (east / Highland area)
Fire Station 68 (west / Fairfax area)
City Services
MyLA311 (graffiti removal, pothole repair, bulky-item pickup):
Call 311 or (213) 473-3231, submit thru app or website, myla311.lacity.org
City of LA Sidewalk & Park Vending Permits:
To report illegal vending, call (213) 847-6000
LADOT Parking Violations Bureau:
To report food trucks sitting all day, call (866) 561-9742
CD5 Katy Yaroslavsky’s Office (Fairfax to LaBrea): (323) 866-1828
Business Development Deputy – Thao Tran
(213) 473-7005, (323) 866-18281 | thao.tran@lacity.org
Field Deputy – Shannan Calland
(213) 577-5046 | 1shannan.calland@lacity.org
CD4 Nithya Ramen’s Office (La Brea to Highland): (323) 957-6415
Board Meetings
Melrose BID Board meetings are open to the public. They normally take place every second Friday of the month at 10am at Greenway Arts Theater – 544 N. Fairfax Avenue. The meetings are usually hybrid and available via Zoom. Please visit our Events Page in the days before the meeting to find the Zoom link.
* Please note, you will need to register in advance to attend.
All of our agendas are for public viewing and can be read on our Agendas Page.
All of our meeting minutes are for public viewing and can be read on our Meeting Minutes Page.
Melrose Action
Community organization with a solid focus on public safety and quality of life issues in the Melrose neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Executive Director, Peter Nichols: (323) 208-2131 |
Neighborhood Council
Mid-City West: