500 S Union Ave Los Angeles, CA 90017

Agent Remarks: We are proud to present a rare opportunity for a developer to acquire an 85-unit, seven-story development project situated in the vibrant Westlake district, just minutes away from Downtown Los Angeles. This remarkable offering encompasses three assembled lots, totaling 19,921 square feet of prime land. The proposed development spans an impressive 64,759 square feet and comprises seventy-nine (79) one-bedroom, one-bath units, as well as six (6) two-bedroom, two-bath units. Notably, the project incorporates forty-three (43) conveniently located parking spaces within the first two stories of the building, eliminating the need for subterranean parking. Seventy-three (73) of the proposed units will be MARKET rate while there are eight (8) very low income and four (4) extremely low income affordable units. It's worth mentioning that the sellers have dedicated over 3 years to navigate the city approval process, and the plans are now at the advanced stage of being approximately 90% Ready to Issue (RTI) status. Furthermore, the seller has initiated an Ellis Act for the ten remaining tenants in the existing buildings, with a scheduled move-out date set for July 2024.The Westlake neighborhood, nestled in Central Los Angeles, offers a unique blend of residential and commercial living. Bordered by Silver Lake to the north, Echo Park to the northeast, Downtown to the southeast, and Pico-Union to the southwest, with Koreatown to the west, Westlake has a rich history. While it primarily developed in the 1920s, the area has seen a transformation, with many of its historic mansions now converted into apartments. Additionally, new multifamily buildings have been erected in response to the high demand for housing in this dynamic and ever-evolving part of the city.

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