A brand new Trader Joe's opened up in this recently constructed mega structure close to where I work in Hollywood and I'm a big fan of TJ's. This structure contains The W Hotel, several retailers, including TJ's, condominiums, apartments, a night club, etc...
A co-worker who's also a big fan of TJ's really lucked out. She applied for low income housing several months ago (among hundreds of other low-income applicants) and just got approved for an apartment unit directly above TJ's!
Get this....brand spankin' new 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with fully equipped kitchen, including a washer and dryer for $775/mo. This apartment is just for her and her 15 year old son. My jaw dropped when she told me what her rent was going to be, as these 2-bedroom units run about $2,500/mo. Plus, the convenience of having a TJ's directly beneath where you live is even mega awesome. Take the elevator down and get what you need.
I congratulate my co-worker and I'm very happy for her.