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The East LA Community Corporation and the Boyle Hotel

A wave of development and gentrification has begun to displace many longtime residents of the nearly 200 year old neighborhood of Boyle Heights, California, including the Mariachi musicians who occupy the Boyle Hotel, known locally as the "Mariachi Hotel." Developers with plans to demolish the Boyle Hotel were in escrow to buy it. That's when the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC) stepped in and convinced the developer to let ELACC buy the Hotel.

East LA Community Corporation purchased the Boyle Hotel in December 2006, to rehabilitate and preserve the historic structure as affordable housing for the Mariachi musicians who live there, and work in the adjacent Mariachi Plaza. In addition to restoring the Victorian features of the façade, ELACC will turn the 32 room hotel into fully functioning apartments. Built in 1889 , The Hotel's prominence makes it a true gateway to the Eastside. However, at 118 years old, this historic building is in critical need of major structural and façade repairs. Currently, the Hotel is home to low-income tenants, who work on a daily basis to book performances around the adjacent Mariachi Plaza. In the last 3 decades, the area has become a Mariachi hub, and is home to many skilled musicians available for hire.

The East LA Community Corporation:

	ELACC currently provides affordable housing for almost 800 residents in 364 rental units and homes, and has housed hundreds more in the past decade. ELACC has an additional 134 units in construction.
	Builds affordable housing
	Develops leadership through community organizing work
	Educates and counsels community members in homebuyer education and financial literacy
	Supports residents in its affordable housing with tenant services.
	Since its beginning ELACC has leveraged over $58 million is assets for the Eastside, and has been widely recognized for its efforts.

530 South Boyle Avenue - Los Angeles, CA 90033