The Nickel-Leong mansion in Mount Washington

The historic Mount Washington home was designed and built in 1905 by architect John C. Austin, who also designed Los Angeles City Hall.

June 19, 2020 1:21 PM PT

Former Los Angeles Times reporter Neal J. Leitereg covered celebrity real estate for the Business section. He graduated from Arizona State and covered real estate news for Realtor.com before joining The Times.

The Nickel-Leong mansion in Mount Washington

The historic Mount Washington home was designed and built in 1905 by architect John C. Austin, who also designed Los Angeles City Hall.

More From the Los Angeles Times

Graffitied skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles poised for sale

Homeowners sue L.A. for right to demolish Marilyn Monroe’s house

Opinion: Is Biden a YIMBY? He certainly has good reason to embrace a pro-housing agenda

A tale of two downtowns in L.A.: As offices languish, apartments thrive