🏗️ Trousdale Estates in 2014: The Year Development Hit a Turning Point

Originally Published: August 2014
Updated: March 2025
Category: Historic + Architectural Homes | Trousdale Estates

In the early 2010s, Trousdale Estates became the epicenter of a quiet storm—one where new wealth and architectural ambition collided with preservation and neighborhood identity.

By 2014, the demand for panoramic views and trophy homes had triggered a new building boom in Beverly Hills’ most iconic hillside enclave. Properties were being purchased for land value, original mid-century homes were disappearing, and ultra-modern estates were rising in their place. It was a transformative era—but not without tension.

🚧 The City Steps In: 2014 Construction Pause

After receiving an influx of resident complaints and safety concerns, the City of Beverly Hills temporarily paused construction activity in Trousdale Estates. What followed was a formal review and rollout of stricter regulations designed to protect both the community and its infrastructure.

⚖️ Key Regulations Introduced in 2014:

  • Heavy Equipment Certification: Construction vehicles had to meet specific criteria and undergo additional inspections.

  • Traffic & Routing Restrictions: Trucks could only access the neighborhood during designated hours via designated routes.

  • Parking Enforcement: On-street construction parking was limited to preserve neighborhood access.

  • Neighborhood Notifications: Homeowners had to be informed of disruptive activity in advance.

📄 View the original Trousdale Construction Measures PDF

🧭 Why It Still Matters in 2025

Many of today’s $30M+ homes in Trousdale Estates were built—or rebuilt—during this era. Some replaced mid-century homes by architects like Wallace Neff, Paul R. Williams, or Harold Levitt. Others integrated original structures into striking contemporary compounds.

This moment in 2014 marked a shift in how Beverly Hills approached hillside development, preservation, and the future of one of its most storied neighborhoods.

Want to see how the neighborhood has evolved? Don’t miss our companion post:
Trousdale Estates in 2025 →

🗂️ Editorial Note

This article was originally posted in 2014 and has been updated to reflect changes in policy, architectural context, and today’s market.

🏡 Gregory Ain’s Feldman House: A Beverly Hills Mid-Century Masterpiece

Address: 1181 Angelo Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
Architect: Gregory Ain
Year Built: 1954
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills / Trousdale Area
Original List Price (2014): $4,700,000
Sold Price (2014): $3,000,000
Lot Size: ±¾ acre

Tucked into a wooded pocket of Beverly Hills, this mid-century gem—known as the Feldman House—was designed in 1954 by legendary architect Gregory Ain. Built during the rise of Los Angeles modernism, the home reflects the restrained elegance and environmental sensitivity that defined Ain’s work.

With walls of glass, a full-length great room, and a strong indoor-outdoor connection, the residence is a study in light, flow, and simplicity. The home sits on nearly ¾ of an acre and features Ain’s signature details: clean lines, built-in storage, warm materials, and passive design strategies that make the most of California’s climate.

🧠 Why Gregory Ain Still Matters

Gregory Ain (1908–1988) was deeply influenced by his social and political beliefs, designing homes that reflected values of functionality, community, and thoughtful architecture. His work—often overshadowed by more flamboyant contemporaries—has since become essential to understanding LA’s postwar design evolution.

Homes like the Feldman House are highly sought after not just because of their pedigree, but because of how livable and timeless they remain today.

Want to see more of Ain’s residential work across LA? Check out the Modernique Tract in Mar Vista and a rare hillside property in Studio City.

📆 Editorial Note

Originally published in February 2014. Updated in April 2025 with current context and refreshed content.