SOLD - Theater District Art Deco Pied a Terre for Sale - Eastern Columbia, #902

This gem of a unit in the Art Deco Eastern Columbia unit opens up to a bright studio that's a great blank canvas for those who are creative. Large trio of windows and gleaming concrete floors add charm to this open space. Comes with 1 parking space, and building amenities include a 24-hour concierge, gym and fabulous rooftop pool. Listed for $599k with 1280sf of space.

LEASED - Centrally Located Penthouse for Lease - Sky Lofts #2212

Once an office building, the Sky Loft building was transformed into a live/work building with understatedly elegant finishes. The wonderful thing about this building is that the first 12 floors are offices, so half the building is unoccupied in the evenings and weekends. If you’re looking for peace and quiet with a location just between South Park and the Financial District, then this is the building. There’s a beautiful modern penthouse unit for lease at $2950. 1 bed, 2 baths, 2 parking spaces, and spacious at 1200 sf. Plus views for miles. 

SOLD - Rare Historic Penthouse for Sale - Rowan PH #6

Located in the heart of the Old Bank District and what's become Gallery Row, this Rowan unit has several things going for it--character, location, prime penthouse unit and 2 parking spaces. And it's Mills Act approved. The unit is well appointed with high ceilings, exposed brick and large, expansive windows. And the building will soon have the new Spring Street Park right next door. Walk to Coles, Nickel Diner, Spring Street Bar, Baco Mercat, Varnish. 2 bed and 2 bath, 1010sf of space, offered at $650k.

LEASED - Dog Lovers Paradise for Lease - Douglas #3A

Built in 1898, the Douglas building once held the main ticketing offices for the Southern Pacific Railroad. The sturdy yet charming office doors still remain as the entry doors for the units. Located at the northern tip of Gallery Row and walking distance to Little Tokyo and the bustle of the Old Bank District, it's also just a hop to the ever-popular dog park. This lovely corner unit shares only one neighbor to the side, and has views of the downtown skyline. Bright and airy with huge original office windows, the unit also has a separated bedroom. 1 bed, 1 bath, 720sf, with a dedicated covered parking space for $2100/mo.

Courtesy of Roxanna Godinez, Loftway

SOLD - Old Bank District Pied a Terre for Sale - Rowan #511

Located in the heart of the Old Bank District and what's become Gallery Row, the Rowan Building has two huge advantages--character and location. The building has lots of original details intact, and the units have open space floor plans with high ceilings, exposed brick and large, expansive windows. It's also a Mills Act building, and there's the Spring Street Park being developed right next door. This 5th floor unit has 1 bed and 1 bath, 940sf of space, and is offered at $399k.

Courtesy of  Bill Cooper, Coldwell Banker

LEASED - Unreal Views for Lease - 1100 Wilshire, #2511

This beautiful, sleek unit on the 25th floor of the 1100 Wilshire live/work building has more views than even some of the Ritz Carlton units. Bright and airy during the day with twinkling views for miles at night, this 2 bed, 1 bath unit features 1140sf of space. Comes with 2 dedicated parking spaces and plenty of guest parking. Outdoor space includes a rooftop pool and deck with BBQ area, plus there's a gym, media room, and 24-hour concierge. Just minutes to Staples and Restaurant Row. $3300/mo (includes utilities).

An Organic Pantry on Broadway

Even amongst today's gentrifiers, there are levels. Starbucks was formerly the unmistakable sign of a neighborhood's upward change. That distinction was soon replaced by Trader Joe's. However, I've recently heard some jaded folks calling these two establishments "so 2009," meaning, the true sign of gentrification is the organic food purveyor. There happens to be one now open on the ground floor retail space at the Eastern Columbia building on the corner of Broadway and 9th. It's called Om Nom Organics and they also serve fresh coffee!