Sunset Sound in Hollywood cleared of homeless encampment

More than 30 unhoused people were evacuated Friday from outside Sunset Sound, the iconic recording studio used by artists including Elton John, Taylor Swift, the Rolling Stones and Van Halen.

The long-standing encampment outside the Hollywood studio has been a source of anger in the neighborhood, while the owner has reportedly complained about sidewalk fires and break-ins. The cleanup was orchestrated by Inside Safe, Mayor Karen Bass’s initiative to get unhoused people off the streets of Los Angeles and into city-rented housing.

“Many people in this encampment have been living in the same neighborhood on the street for over five years, and now they can finally move into housing thanks to Inside Safe,” said Los Angeles City Council member Hugo Soto-Martinez. Angeles, in a press release. “With 100% of unhoused residents accepting services and housing through this operation, we are proving that when we work hard to find sustainable housing solutions, we can get people off the streets for good.”

“Friday’s Inside Safe in Sunset Sound demonstrates that we can successfully get people in when the county, city and community come together in our shared mission to solve our homeless crisis,” added Lindsey P. Horvath, Los Angeles County Supervisor.

Sunset Studio on Sunset Boulevard was established in 1958 by Walt Disney recording executive Tutti Camarata. Many artists have recorded at this facility, including The Doors, Paul McCartney, James Taylor, Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Oingo Boingo, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Beach Boys and Annette Funicello.