The Arts District

The Arts District | Downtown Los Angeles Lofts For Sale

The Arts District Downtown Los Angeles lofts for sale have certainly become a destination for Angeleno’s across all of L.A. County. Sitting just east of Little Tokyo and west of the LA River Project. What was once a barren industrial wasteland is now a thriving, bustling center of urban lofts for sale and lease. The Arts District is home to popular residential loft hot spots like Barker Block, Biscuit Company, Molino Street Lofts and The Toy Factory. Five star restaurants like the renowned Bestia, Church & State, The Factory Kitchen and Bestia’s latest new eatery, Bavel.

Shopping for the millennial’s, locals and gentrified inhabitants of what is commonly referred to as “the Renaissance of Downtown LA” has taken off as well. At Mateo is fast becoming an impressive plaza over on Palmetto & Mateo. This massive brick enclave offers 130,000sf of restaurant and retail space, 100,000sf of creative office space and a 540 car parking structure. Grow DTLA is a great option for grocery’s along with The Urban Radish, which is best described as downtown’s version of Trader Joes.

 Spotify | Warner Music | Soho Warehouse | Honey

The Arts District could not be hotter with so many large companies coming into the area. The AD is the new regional headquarters for music streaming tech giant Spotify, who recently moved into “At Mateo” on Plametto & Mateo occupying 110,000sf. Santa Fe Avenue is proving to be the trendy new address for some big new players in DTLA. Lucky Brand Jeans and Lyft’s ride share LA corporate’s office now call Santa Fe Ave home. Additionally the booming Avenue, one block east of Mateo and a few blocks west of the LA river will house Warner Music’s new headquarters, who after many years in Burbank the music powerhouse has signed a 10 year lease in the Old Ford Factory Building at 777 Santa Fe Ave.

The Soho Warehouse’s new west coast hotel now calls 1000 Santa Fe in downtown it’s new home boasting a spectacular rooftop pool, restaurant, bar and Tuscan gardens to it’s private members. The latest addition is Honey, the online coupon startup that has been turning heads just signed a long term lease of the historic Coca Cola building on 4th & Traction where they have set up shop in 132,000sf of sprawling warehouse space where over 175 employee’s are ready are in place. Needless to say, The Arts District has arrived and shows no signs of stopping!

The Row DTLA

There is one mega experience that has been drawing them into The Arts District from Santa Monica to Sherman Oaks for the past year; The Row-DTLA, housed in the former American Apparel manufacturing facility at 7th & Alameda. This massive development is filled with offices, shops, bars, restaurants and events spaces. Here you’ll experience flavorful & artful bento boxes at Hayato. Incredible caffeine fixes at Go Get Em Tiger and Japanese fried chicken sandwiches at Pikunico (think Asian Chick-fil-A). Try Rappahannock Oyster Bar an incredible taste of the East Coast. And for something very special, every Sunday in the massive parking lot to the west, the sprawling complex hosts Smorgasburg, a weekly street-food festival featuring the best artisian street food in the city. The Arts District has arrived and as it has been said, “build it and they will come”!

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Downtown Los Angeles Featured Lofts For Sale

Situated in the Arts District & historic Little Tokyo, this popular floor plan features courtyard views, a patio, kitchen w/stainless steel appliances & granite countertop, laundry closet w/washer&dryer, upgraded NEST AC/heat system, walk in closet, and tile floors. Built in 2007, Mura within minutes of DTLA and offers a swimming pool & spa with views of downtown skyline, courtyards w/fireplace, fountain & BBQ, state-of-the art fitness center w/plasma TVs, 24 hour attended front desk, & secure parking. $425,000 Pending

629 Traction Avenue 227 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 600 SqFt

Stunning TOP FLOOR loft in the heart of the Arts District. Beautiful high ceilings with exposed timbers lead your eye out to the view of snowcapped San Gabriel Mountains. The loft features huge windows, custom shades, hardwood floors, bathroom with private laundry closet, and a modern kitchen. The HOA recently completed a beautiful renovation of the rooftop pool and activity deck, offering spectacular views of the downtown Los Angeles skyline. Plenty of private cabanas grills, and a hot tub complete the outside portion, while you can enjoy the same view from the rooftop gym. The building has 24 hour security and card access. Parking is a breeze, with your space on the top floor of the attached parking deck as well. $599,000 Active Under Contract

530 S Hewitt Street 554 Los Angeles, California

1 Baths 740 SqFt

Welcome to Beacon lofts located in the prime Arts District neighborhood. The Beacon Lofts provides artist lofts designed for dynamic city living and space for the creative arts. Constructed in 1923, the Beacon Lofts was modernized by Peklar Pilavjian in 2012. This unit boasts high ceilings, original concrete floors, open kitchens and a roof top area with a hot tub and grilling station. Security guard on premises. Property comes equipped with stainless steel appliances, washer dryer, large windows and access to many of LA?s favorite businesses. Neighborhood amenities within walking distance: Little Tokyo Market Place, Gold Line Metro Station, Purple line 1st/central station (coming soon), Pie hole, Urth cafe, Container yard, At mateo mall, Bestia, Inko nito, Bavel, Arts district brewery, Angel city brewery, Salt & Straw, Everson Royce and much much much more. $619,000 Pending

825 E 4TH Street 408 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 900 SqFt

Rare opportunity to buy into the landmark Biscuit Company Lofts building. This prestigious 1925 factory was converted in 2007 to the highest luxury standards while retaining the unique period details and character from the original construction. This loft has an open floorplan allowing for an easy flow from kitchen/living area, to a dining/office area and a bedroom all beautifully lit from the 8 foot south-facing windows. The 13 foot ceilings give a lovely sense of space. The stainless steel kitchen has highest spec. appliances and Caesarstone countertops. Bathroom features marble walls and counter, an oversize soaking tub and in-unit laundry. A mixture of textures - exposed brick, concrete, original Maple hardwood floors, metal clad pillar and terrazzo - make this a stunning industrial live/work gem. Building amenities include one designated secure underground parking space, 24 hr doorman, dog run (the building is pet friendly), 25 yard saline lap pool in a landscaped garden with BBQ, firepit and outdoor lounge. The historic designation of the building means greatly reduced property taxes for owners under the Mills Act. The Arts District neighborhood is home to some of LA's most popular restaurants all within walking distance: Bestia, Soho House, Bavel, Factory Kitchen and The Row just to name some. Very convenient for all major freeways and Metro. Don't miss this opportunity to buy into this highly desirable building in the vibrant Arts District neighborhood of downtown LA $635,000 Active

1850 Industrial Street 208 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 630 SqFt 0.730 Acres

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Whether you are looking to buy or lease lofts in downtown Los Angeles. It would make sense to look hard at The Arts District. The area offers something very unique and very special. Larger lofts out here, more square footage, but prices have jumped. You won’t find anything as of 4/6/2020 in any of the primary full service buildings under $650k and prices can go up well over $1.75m. Square footage’s vary from 700sf to 2500sf. Lofts downtown in the Arts District are typically warehouse style with exposed concrete, brick and timber. Wide open spaces with no demising walls, that means no bedroom doors. However, owners (not renters) do have options to add walls or create “sleeping area’s” via sliding glass doors.

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Commute Times Around Downtown From The Arts District

The Arts District is conveniently located to public transportation with Union Station being just blocks away. The new Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro stop is within walking distance and freeway accessibility is excellent: just south of the 101, north of the 10 and west of the 5.

Check out the primary Arts District Buildings below and call 213-254-7626 for any tour requests or for more information!

The Arts District’s Primary Buildings: (Sale & Lease)

Loft PhotoLoft NameDistrictAddressSale/Rent/BothYear Built/Renovated# of UnitsLofts for SaleLofts for Rent
Barker Block Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleBarker Block LoftsArts District510/530 S. Hewitt St. 90013B1880 / 2005297View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
Barker Block Warehouse One Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleBarker Block "Warehouse One" LoftsArts District527 Molino St. 90013B1880/201465View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
Beacon Lofts Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleBeacon LoftsArts District825 E. 4th St. 90013B1923 / 201053View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
Biscuit Company Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleBiscuit Company LoftsArts District1850 Industrial St. 90021B1925 / 2005104View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
940 E. 2nd St (Barn Lofts) Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for Sale940 E. 2nd St (Barn Lofts)Arts District940 E. 2nd St. 90013B1906/201038View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
The Walnut Building LoftsArts District691 Mill St. 90021R1921-2028View Lofts For Rent
Gallery Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleGallery LoftsArts District130 S. Hewitt St. 90013B1948/201233View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
Molino Street Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleMolino Street LoftsArts District500/530 Molino St. 90013B1923/200691View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
Mura Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleMura LoftsArts District629 Traction Ave 90013B2007191View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
Toy Factory Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleToy Factory LoftsArts District1855 Industrial St. 90021B1924/2006119View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent
Toy Warehouse Downtown Los Angeles Lofts for SaleToy Warehouse LoftsArts District215 S. Sante Fe Ave 90012B1907/200120View Lofts For SaleView Lofts For Rent