Das Bauhaus

I called he hung up. I called again he said «hello?» I asked for the price of a one bedroom he said «I don’t have any available» I said I’m looking for the end of may. He hung up… first horrible customer service I asked the price not availability… learn to listen. You need a better manager.

I can’t write a review based on my experience living there but only my experience dealing with the manager over the phone. I called to inquire about apartments there and the person was so very rude to me. By the time I got off the phone I was convinced this was not the place I wanted. I only called because of the good reviews I read on Unilocal

I stumbled across Das Bauhaus by complete chance. It feels though, like I had been searching for it for much of my life. I was desperately searching for a studio apt and found an ad for an Art House, I googled it, and found the website, and looked through the pictures. I truly couldn’t believe what I saw, I had to see the building with my own eyes. I came and looked at the building, from the outside it seemed different, but nothing would prepare me for when I first walked through the doors and into the courtyard. My verbal reaction was simple, and it is the most consistent reaction from EVERY visitor who I’ve walked through our gates. A stunned in amazement «Whoa!» It was like walking into a dream. The massive stage with metallic rays of reflected sky light rising behind it, the various sculptures and art works that are scattered around the common area, pianos, pool table but most of all, a sense of community and belonging. It didn’t seem real, it felt more like walking on to a movie set.
Being new to the area, and thousands of miles away from my family and most of my friends, there is no better place that I could’ve ended up. They may not be in blood, but the people here, are more than neighbors, many are like family. Some of us spend evenings socializing in the courtyard, some of us are a bit reclusive, and everything in between, but there is such a strong sense that even if you are new to the building, or someone we see only once in a rare while, that we are all part of a special community. That there is a bond of mutual respect and love.
Das Bauhaus is truly a work of art. A sort of interactive independent performance piece by the owner Don Larson. The building is a canvas, and the people that make it up, give it the energy it needs to live and grow. Without the people, Das Bauhaus would be hardly more than a museum, instead, it an entity of art and inspiration. While the Bauhaus most of the time is a very private and often surprisingly quiet community. We relish in the opportunity to work with the neighborhood around us. Opening our doors to the neighborhood for art shows, and reaching out and investing in the community by participating in neighborhood clean ups.
I’ve lived at Das Bauhaus for almost 2 years, and I’ve met so many amazing, inspiring, and wonderful people. I can’t imagine living any where else.

Das Bauhaus is many different things to many different people. It has been here for years and has grown and transformed many times over, and is continuously evolving with every new tenant, visitor, or outsider to cross the threshold. There’s truly something for everyone, huge scale murals and a wide array of art on display, friendly Bauhaus dwellers with their hands in various projects, musicians, comedians, painters, clowns, dancers, welders, etc.
The art shows held here are something to check out, it is the time when those who live inside the walls open our gate to the community and invite the outside world in for a peek at what we and our friends do. Having been a «Bauhaus-​ian» for the past 3 years, I have gotten the chance to enjoy and create many different things in this space, as a result of what the Bauhaus creator, we call him Don, has provided as a breeding ground for creativity.
Come to one of our next art shows, they are fun to throw and fun to celebrate with new faces, old faces, any faces :)
«The Mad Hatter: Have I gone mad?
[Alice checks Hatter’s temperature]
Alice: I’m afraid so. You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.»

This is by far one of the most unique places in the valley for sure. Das Bauhaus is this amazing artist community nestled in the heart of Northridge, just a few minutes away from the CSUN campus. Within it, artistic expression abounds from its current and past tenants. It’s a safe haven in the craziness that is LA, as well as a wonderful place to find community, friends, and inspiration.
If you ever get the chance, make sure to check out one of the art shows. The shows feature artists that live in Das Bauhaus and artists in the LA area. They have live entertainment on the stage located in the courtyard of the complex as well as art showcased around the grounds. It’s such a funky and amazing place to see! Make sure you check out the graffiti in the garage (although it’s hard to call these great works of art graffiti).
Bauhaus is owned and operated by Don Larson. As a strong community leader in Northridge, he promotes teamwork within the complex by arranging opportunities for the tenants to work together on community service projects such helping to maintain Reseda Boulevard. He also maintains the building extremely well and adapts it to help the needs of the complex.
Bauhaus is definitely a gem, and I’m so fortunate to be able to call this wonderful little community my home.

This is the most interesting apartment building I have visited.
Not just anyone can enter this apartment building. I was lucky enough to get a tour by one of the residents.
You walk in and as you enter you feel that this place is something special and unique. From the unicorn you see at the front entrance to the art installations the huge boa constrictor to the grafitti street art you see in the resident parking lot, this is truly a special community in Northridge.
There is a a community gathering spot with television, library, and bar. There’s a stage where there are open mics and other performances in the center courtyard. I was in awe walking through the building.
Das Bauhaus is the most interesting apartment complexes I have ever seen.