Apple Store Forging Ahead on Broadway

Photo: Tower Theater Group

After a long period of silence, the Apple store coming in the Tower Theater space on Broadway has made more movement. Renderings are hush at the moment, but something exciting while preserving the integrity of the historic theater. The opening might coincide with the Broadway Trade Center restoration across the street. 

SOLD - Art Deco Icon Meets Modern Luxe - Eastern Columbia Loft #806

South facing unit in the iconic Art Deco Eastern Columbia building, developed by The Kor Group. The unit features beautiful banks of windows, polished concrete floors lots of sunlight. Comes with 1 parking space, and building amenities include a 24-hour concierge, gym and fabulous rooftop pool. Walkable to Spring Street, Ace Hotel, Umami, Figaro, Alma, Pellicola, Sparkle Factory, Grand Central Market, and more. Listed for $729k with 1120sf of space. This building is also Mills Act approved.

SOLD - Art Deco Pedigree, Priceless City Views - Eastern Columbia #1106

The Eastern Columbia building is one of the most adored buildings in downtown. It's located on one of the hottest intersections in DTLA. Within the past year, it has gained neighbors such as The Ace Hotel, Acne, Aesop, Oak, Om Nom, 1810 and more. And this is just the tip of the iceberg, which should translate to even greater upside investment potential in the next 3-5 years The stunning 1930s art deco masterpiece features the iconic clock tower and bluish patina on the exterior, with a beautifully rehabbed interior by The KOR Group. Being one of the few, Mills Act-approved buildings, you'll also save on property taxes. This 11th floor unit features more than 1130sf of space, has a great layout with open floorplan. Faces south for lots of daytime sunlight. Includes 1 parking space. Offered at $799,000.

SOLD - Spacious Loft in Coveted Art Deco Gem - Eastern Columbia #M11

The Eastern Columbia building is one of the most adored buildings in downtown. It's located on one of the hottest intersections in DTLA. Within the past year, it has gained neighbors such as The Ace Hotel, Acne, Aesop, Oak, Om Nom, 1810 and more. And this is just the tip of the iceberg, which should translate to even greater upside investment potential. The stunning 1930s art deco masterpiece features the iconic clock tower and bluish patina on the exterior, with a beautifully rehabbed interior by The KOR Group. Being one of the few, Mills Act-approved buildings, you'll also save on property taxes. This Mezzanine level unit features more than 1800sf of space, has a great layout with open floorplan and partially enclosed bedroom areas. Faces west for lots of daytime sunlight, has 2 beautiful bathrooms and an entertainer's kitchen. Includes 1 parking space. Offered at $799,000.

SOLD AT ASKING - Art Deco Corner Unit for Sale - Eastern Columbia #404

Newly available is spacious 1610sf Southeast facing unit in the Art Deco Eastern Columbia building, developed by The Kor Group. The unit features plenty of huge windows, polished concrete floors and views of Broadway. Comes with 1 assigned parking space, and building amenities include a 24-hour concierge, gym and fabulous rooftop pool. Walkable to Spring Street, Ace Hotel, Umami, Figaro, Alma, Pellicola, Sparkle Factory, Grand Central Market, and more. Priced to sell at an amazing price of $795k for 1610sf of space. This building is also Mills Act approved.

 Courtesy of Sharon Kobold, Weichert Realtors

SOLD AT ASKING - Corner Unit on Broadway - Pan American Lofts #304

Sweet corner unit with original details intact in the old Pan American building, originally the Irvine Byrne building that was built in 1895. Beautiful exposed brick, 12' tall ceilings and views of Broadway and 3rd Street. Even has a balcony! Located blocks to The Edison, Groundwork Coffee, Little Tokyo, 2nd St. dog park, Grand Park, Grand Central Market, and steps to Gallery Row. This open plan loft features 970sf of space and includes 1 parking space. Asking $550k.

LEASED - Spacious Mezzanine Level Loft in Art Deco Jewel - Eastern Columbia #M11

This is spacious unit in the Art Deco Eastern Columbia building located in the Theater District. Developed by The KOR Group, this unit features large banks of windows, polished concrete floors and a custom-separated master bedroom and two beautiful bathrooms. Comes with 1 parking space, and building amenities include a 24-hour concierge, gym and fabulous rooftop pool. Steps to the Ace Hotel, Il Cafe, Umami, Acne, Tanner Goods, Figaro Cafe, Sparkle Factory, Ama, Spring Street, and more. $3400/mo for 1830sf of space. This building is also Mills Act approved and is zoned for Live/Work.

Grand Opening Alert *Dec 19* - Urban Outfitters on Broadway

Old becomes new again as the beloved Rialto Theater on Broadway in the Historic Core neighborhood is restored. Urban Outfitters will be housed in the theater, and as an homage to Los Angeles, the store space will reportedly have a screening wall of old movies and the like. Parking is scarce in the area, but plenty of places to park your bike in front of the theater, so ride on down!

Be Among the First to Stay at the Ace Hotel

It's technically still part of the historic core, but if you want to get persnickety about it, Broadway is actually the old Theater District. And the Ace Hotel is coming along beautifully on the corner of 9th and Broadway, just south of the glorious Eastern Columbia residences. Set to open in the early part of 2014, the hotel has already started taking early bookings. Check out their official site here.