Looking for a Silver Lake multifamily broker? Michael Sterman, Senior Managing Director Investments at Marcus & Millichap and founder of the Sterman Multifamily Group, has closed $1.41 billion across 254 Los Angeles apartment building transactions over 14 years — including 2 in Silver Lake alone. If you own an apartment building in Silver Lake and are weighing a sale, this is the team that prices it against Silver Lake's real buyer pool and rules — not a generic LA average.
Silver Lake Multifamily Market Snapshot
35,000
Silver Lake residents
2
Sterman closings in Silver Lake
28
Units sold here
2026
Most recent closing
Drive the hills between Rowena, Glendale Boulevard, and the reservoir. Count the new construction multifamily. The answer is close to zero. The topography is too steep for most development. The zoning is restrictive. The existing buildings are often architecturally protected or architecturally too distinct to replace. When supply cannot grow and demand has grown for thirty years, the result is a submarket where scarce inventory acquires premium pricing independent of NOI math. Buyers pay for the building partly, and partly for the fact that another building like it is not going to appear.
What Is My Silver Lake Apartment Building Worth?
Value in Silver Lake turns on vintage, rent-control status, your in-place rents versus market, and which buyer pool fits your building — not a single neighborhood average. Michael underwrites your specific Silver Lake building the way a real buyer will, then tells you what it should bring and how to get there. No obligation.
Local operators with Silverlake-area concentration — some third-generation families — are the most consistent acquirers. They know the submarket, the hillsides, the specific buildings. They acquire for long holds. Selective institutional and private equity shows up on larger or architecturally-significant assets. The screen is tight. The due diligence is thorough.
1031 exchangers valuing the stock-constrained, culturally-distinct profile. Silverlake is not a traditional 1031 destination for income maximization — it is a destination for sellers who want the specific asset class Silverlake represents.
Recent Silver Lake Multifamily Sales
A sample of Silver Lake apartment buildings Michael Sterman has closed. Each links to the full deal record.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Multifamily in Silver Lake
Does the 2026 LA City RSO rewrite affect Silverlake buildings?
Yes — Silverlake is LA City, and the rewrite applies to pre-1978 multifamily.
How does stock constraint affect sale pricing?
Scarcity supports premium pricing on buildings with specific architectural or locational distinction. The premium is real but varies building by building.
Is Silverlake a good 1031 destination for income-maximizing buyers?
Not typically. Silverlake income profile is moderate; its appeal is scarcity and character, not maximum yield. Michael Sterman is Senior Managing Director Investments at Marcus & Millichap. He operates across Silverlake, Los Feliz, and the LA City cultural-core submarkets.
Does the 2026 LA City RSO rewrite affect Silver Lake apartment buildings?
Yes. Silver Lake is within the City of Los Angeles, so pre-1978 multifamily buildings here are subject to LA City RSO — including the rewrite approved by City Council in December 2025, which takes effect July 1, 2026. Post-1995 inventory in Silver Lake is Costa-Hawkins exempt and not affected by the rewrite.
Does Measure ULA apply to Silver Lake sales?
Silver Lake is within the City of Los Angeles, so Measure ULA applies to real estate sales above the specified threshold. The Measure ULA thresholds and rates have been revised since the original April 2023 enactment — current figures should be verified against LA City documentation before any pre-listing net-proceeds model is finalized.
What rent control regime applies in Silver Lake?
Silver Lake is LA City, which means pre-1978 multifamily is RSO-covered and subject to the December 2025 RSO rewrite (effective July 1, 2026). Post-1995 construction is exempt from LA City RSO under the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act and operates under AB 1482 instead.
Meet Your Silver Lake Multifamily Expert
Michael Sterman has spent 14 years specializing exclusively in Los Angeles multifamily, closing 254 transactions worth $1.41 billion. He knows how Silver Lake buildings are valued, who buys them, and what it takes to get a clean deal closed here. CA DRE License #01911703.
What Owners Say About Working With Michael
★★★★★
“I highly recommend Michael Sterman and his group. I just closed escrow on a 36 unit MF which Michael obtained the buyer. Michael handled the sale and escrow process extremely professionally. I have been a MF real estate broker myself for 45 years; I know who is a pro and who is not.”
Robert Corry
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★★★★★
“In Los Angeles multifamily, there's a huge gap between agents who talk about deals and agents who actually understand how they work. Michael Sterman is firmly in the second camp. What sets them apart isn't just market knowledge—it's judgment. They understand rent control realities, tenant issues, expense creep, cap-ex tradeoffs, and how underwriting changes block by block in LA. They're responsive, direct, and strategic—no fluff, no wasted time. If you're serious about buying or selling multifamily in Los Angeles, you want someone like Sterman on your side.”
Michael Maltzman
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★★★★★
“I've worked with Michael Sterman on multiple transactions and couldn't recommend him more highly. He has sold three properties to me and has also sold a property for me. He's professional, responsive, and gets deals done efficiently. A true pro.”