If you're wondering why this blog is called "1970's Porno Condo," just take a look at the picture above. That's the lobby of the building in which I've just purchased a condominium. Between the polished brass drop ceilings, the smoked glass mirrored walls, the stained oak wall paneling, the exposed brick, the saltillo tile floors and the carpeted walls in the elevators (Yes, carpet on the walls. Just like the interior of your high school janitor's rape van), this place definitely looks like "Deep Throat" could've been filmed here. Sadly, most of this won't survive. The homeowner's association, or HOA, has levied an assessment on all occupants to fund the remodel of all common areas and will ultimately de-porno most of the building. Too bad. What a conversation starter it would've been to lie and say "I live where they shot 'The Devil in Miss Jones'." This building's construction was completed in 1965 and all units were originally apartments. The interior of the common area is permeated with a pseudo-Moroccan-glam style that I guess most would call "Hollywood Regency." This is appropriate as the building was constructed in the sixties and actually resides in Hollywood. But I would beg to differ on the nomenclature. I'd simply call the style "Ass." Seriously, this stuff is UGLY.
The front door above reminds me of the doors to motel rooms where you shudder to think how many tricks have been turned on the very mattress you're sleeping on.The apartments were converted to condominiums in 1980 and the eighties is the decade that wreaked the most havoc on my particular unit...but that's another post entirely. Here's some more pics from the MLS listing:
Street Entry
Lobby Interior
Atrium. The random potted plants strewn about are hella classy.
WARNING: No lifeguard on duty. Use of pool may result in drowning and/or genital warts.
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