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

Open floor plan living in the heart of DTLA's Arts District. Barker Block is the most desirable loft condos in the Arts District. This unit boasts urban loft vibes, concrete floors, high ceilings with wood post & beams with a designated area for living room, dining and bed room. Washer dryer and 1 car parking included. Property is conveniently located near metro lines, freeway access shopping and night life. Equipped with 24 hour security with controlled access, rooftop pool and fitness center which includes expansive views of DTLA's growing skyline. Spend your Saturday bbq's on the rooftop deck and Sunday recovery at the poolside cabanas. Property is across the street from the Urth cafe and walking distance to award winning restaurants such as Bavel, Bestia and Girl And The Goat. Other notable neighborhood perks include, Zinc cafe, blue bottle coffee, pie hole, Wurstkuche, Arts district brewery, Angel city breweries, Little Tokyo, Afuri Ramen, and much much more. This is your chance to live at the center of DTLA's most coveted neighborhood! $645,000 Active

527 Molino Street 216 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 780 SqFt 0.850 Acres

Come home to peace & quiet in this sophisticated east-facing live/work loft with an artistic aesthetic at Barker Block: the premier residence in DTLA's Arts District. There are a variety of textures in this spacious open floor plan home including century old wood posts, beams & rafters; the upgraded hardwood floors; a S/S gourmet kitchen featuring granite countertops, a dramatic subway tile backsplash & under / over the cabinet LED lighting; a cozy, unique window ledge offering views of the trees outside which provide a natural privacy screen. Then there's the huge designer bathroom with its glorious soaking tub. Other noteworthy features include the in-unit side-by-side laundry closet with storage plus two spacious mirrored wardrobes and a covered, assigned parking space. There is 24/7 security and added safety cameras throughout the building. Amenities include a state-of-the-art rooftop fitness center, along with a sky deck offering a heated pool & hot tub, cabanas, BBQs, fire pits, dining areas & breathtaking views of the downtown skyline. On the ground floor, there is an inviting courtyard lounge with fireplace and dining areas. For residents who wish to go online while outside, there is free common area WiFi. This home is located just steps from Urth Caffe, the LA Cleantech Incubator, the Arts District Park and the exciting new Sixth Street Viaduct (plus soon-to-come 12 acre park below). Central to all Fwys.; near USC; walk to SCI Arc, Spotify, Warner Bros. Music, SOHO House, award-winning 5 star restaurants like The Girl & The Goat and Bavel, music venues, taverns and all things hip and trending. Come home to Barker Block, a piece of living history that exemplifies the burgeoning community of art, culture, and entertainment in downtown LA. Enjoy the 3D Tour: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=A8Tc9b8nbnD $699,000 Active

530 S Hewitt Street 246 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 980 SqFt 0.903 Acres

Industrial style and open floor plan, the Barker Block is one of the most sought-after buildings in the LA Arts District. This cozy, east facing unit has natural light flooding through a wall of double paned windows. Boasting original wood beam ceiling and posts from the 1920s, and rich with a variety of textures of concrete, steel, exposed pipes, and wood floor. Modern kitchen feature stainless steel appliances and black granite counter tops. Spacious bathroom offers an oversized soaking tub and inside laundry. Custom built-in wardrobes and bedroom divider/sliding door complete this swanky loft. Amenities include a newly renovated resort style roof top, equipped with pool, spa, firepits, cabanas, BBQ, and a fitness center, delivering an urban living with luxury. One designated parking space in an attached and gated garage, onsite HOA manager, and security guard on duty 24/7. Proximity to countless popular eateries, coffee houses, and galleries such as Bavel, Bestia, Girl and the Goat, Blue Bottle, Verve, Hauser and Worth, to name a few. Neighbors with well-known names like the SoHo House, Warner Brothers, Spotify, and Honey. Right across from the Arts District Park, and just minutes to major FWYs, metro and train stations. Experience a vibrant lifestyle in the bourgeoning Arts District of Downtown LA. $699,000 Active

530 S Hewitt Street 234 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 810 SqFt

Barker Blocks Boutique "Warehouse One" Annex! Penthouse Level, Top Floor of The Arts District's Iconic and highly sought-after Residence. Unlike Barker Blocks original concrete building next door which came to market in 2006 with over 250 units, Warehouse #1 was annexed just 8 years ago in 2014, offering just 68 specialized, secluded and newer Live/Work urban lofts quietly tucked back onto Molino Street, supported by it's own private entrance, open air lobby, courtyard, private elevators and mailbox area. PH #404 boasts over 1050sf floor-to-ceiling exposed brick, classic heavy block concrete, 12" exposed ducts and turn-of-the century timber columns featuring original hardware from the early 1900's. Soaring Penthouse level height ceilings only offered on the top level. Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with quartz counter-top and backsplash, stainless steel appliance package with commercial grade gas cook-top. Large bathroom featuring floor-to-ceiling subway tile, oversized soaking tub with upgraded glass swing shower door. West-Facing offering wonderful natural light via 3 large windows with potential for seating (window sills), slightly filtered so not to bake in LA's sizzling summers. Renowned luxury resort style rooftop pool deck, fitness center, fire pit, BBQ and cabanas. Offering what is arguably and un-matched best downtown skyline views the city has to offer. In unit Washer/Dryer and assigned, covered parking space in the smaller private Warehouse #1 garage. Walk to everything the established booming Arts District has to offer, including the newest addition "Girl and The Goat" less than a block away! $755,000 Active

527 Molino Street 404 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 1,050 SqFt 0.850 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