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 Angelenos 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. LA’s booming Arts District is home to some of LA’s highest-rated restaurants like Bestia, Damian, Girl & The Goat, and Bavel along with some of the trendiest eateries around like, Guerilla Tacos, Pizzeria Bianco, Bike Shed Motor Co, LA Cha Cha Cha and so many more!

Shopping for the millennials, 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 groceries and if you coming into DTLA’s Arts District it would be a big mistake not to visit The Row.

 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, which 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 rideshare LA corporate 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 boasts a spectacular rooftop pool, restaurant, bar, and Tuscan gardens for 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 employees 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 event 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) and renowned Pizzeria Bianco. 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 artisan 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

Welcome to urban living at its finest in the heart of the Arts District! This stunning loft-style residence at 527 Molino St #216 offers a perfect blend of industrial charm and modern luxury. Step inside and be greeted by soaring ceilings, exposed brick walls, and an abundance of natural light that creates an inviting and spacious atmosphere. The open-concept layout seamlessly integrates the living, dining, and kitchen areas, making it perfect for entertaining and everyday living. The modern kitchen is a perfect compliment to the units industrial features with sleek stainless steel appliances, ample storage, open ceilings. The bedroom area is a serene retreat, offering tranquility, while the stylish bathroom boasts contemporary finishes and a luxurious feel. Residents of this community enjoy access to an array of amenities, including a rooftop pool with panoramic city views, a fitness center, and a communal courtyard for relaxation, 24 hour security and controlled access throughout the building. Plus, with its prime location, you're just moments away from the best dining, shopping, and entertainment that the Arts District has to offer. Some area highlights include Bavel, Girl and the Goat, Blue bottle coffee, Urth Cafe, Caviar, Zinc Cafe, Little Tokyo, Prince Street Pizza, Salt and Straw and much much more. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional urban oasis your own. Schedule a showing today! $675,000 Active

527 Molino Street 216 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 780 SqFt 0.850 Acres

Listed by: Hanvid Kim, DRE #01857240 from Compass

Rare and beautiful Artist's loft located at Barker Block's "Warehouse #1" in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles is now available for sale. This gorgeous unit is an open floor plan with exposed wood timbers, red brick, concrete walls and wood laminate floors. This adorable unit has all the comforts of modern living with in-unit washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, range/stove and climate control through a Nest Thermostat. Condominium association amenities include a rooftop deck with pool and jacuzzi, gym and lounge areas against breath taking views of downtown Los Angeles. Located in the heart of the Arts District you are steps away from Urth Cafe, and many more dining options including Blue Bottle, Zinc and Bestia, to name a few. Many of these restaurants offer phone-in orders for pick-up or delivery. Don't miss out to live in Downtown's liveliest and creative neighborhood, the Arts District! $699,000 Active

527 Molino Street 310 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 1,060 SqFt 0.850 Acres

Listed by: Paul R. Comilang, DRE #01527059 from Habitus Real Estate

A cozy west facing unit, rich with industrial elements that makes Barker Block distinctive! Begin your tour under the original 1920s wood beam ceilings, exposed wood posts and wood floor in this open-style loft. Concrete framed floor to ceiling wall of double paned windows showcases the downtown LA skyline and brings in natural sunlight. Spacious bathroom offers nooks for cabinets, oversized soaking tub and inside laundry. Other amenities include a gallery kitchen with S/S appliances, one parking space in a gated garage, and an on-site 24/7 security. A recently modernized resort style roof top, equipped with a heated pool, spa, BBQs, cabanas, fire pits and fitness center, and a 360 degree of spectacular views of the horizon, complete this swanky urban living with luxury. Proximity to countless popular eateries (Bavel, Girl & the Goat, Manuela), coffee houses (Verve, Blue Bottle, Urth), museums and galleries (Hauser & Wirth and more), and The Arts District Park. Conveniently located just minutes away from metro and train stations, and a quick hop onto all major Freeways. Come and experience a vibrant living in the famed Arts District of downtown LA. $725,000 Active

530 S Hewitt Street 251 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 950 SqFt

Listed by: Jennifer Chan, DRE #01780218 from COMPASS

Welcome to stylish condominium living in Downtown L.A.'s Arts District and Little Tokyo. Mura by Pulte Homes is a 2008 JD Power Award winner for quality construction. This bright and airy one-bedroom condo has an open-plan living space and endless possibilities to make your kitchen a chef's dream. You'll fall in love with a brand new Samsung large capacity side-by-side refrigerator in black stainless steel finish withstands everyday smudges. Venture out to your private balcony and be treated to awe-inspiring views of downtown skyline, seamlessly blending into the tranquil vistas of the pool below. The bedroom stands as a heaven of relaxation, perfectly situated to ensure peaceful nights and features a large walk-in closet. The spacious bathroom is nicely designed with both a separate bathtub for leisurely soaks and a standalone shower for brisk mornings. This unit comes with a private 40 sqf storage located on the same floor which is very rare. Elevate your relaxation experience in the private outdoor recreation areas full of lush landscaping, serene fountains, steel bridges, Japanese design elements such bamboo, stone fountains and walls. One of the courtyards designed as a "living room" with fireplace and BBQ's and another with a pool and spa. You'll discover places to swim, relax, and enjoy year-round barbecues. Well-planned amenities include a gym with state-of-the-art equipment, 24hrs security guard, on-site management services, and gated garage with two (2) assigned non-tandem parking spaces. It's the epitome of upscale urban living. Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to make this dreamy gem your own! You're also close to countless popular eateries such as Kreation, Taberu, Wurstkuche, Loqui, Pali Wine Co, Salt & Straw, Bavel, Girl and the Goat, and coffee houses, Groundwork, Blue Bottle, Verve, and Boxx Coffee, and a variety of museums and galleries. Conveniently close to all major FWYs, metro and train stations. Experience a vibrant living in the famed Arts District of DTLA. $753,000 Active

629 Traction Avenue 507 Los Angeles, California

1 Beds 1 Baths 970 SqFt 2.095 Acres

Listed by: Alena Lehrer, DRE #02120134 from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

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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, and 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 footages vary from 700sf to 2500sf. Lofts downtown in the Arts District is typically warehouse style with exposed concrete, brick, and timber. Wide open spaces with no demising walls, which means no bedroom doors. However, owners (not renters) do have options to add walls or create “sleeping areas” 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