Want Over 1300sf of Space? There are Currently A Few Gems Available.

I keep reiterating that things are getting smaller in DTLA. It's a fact that nearly all the new residential development will have studios and "1-bedrooms" starting around 550sf. That sounds small--because it is. Even the converted historic spaces are getting smaller as land and construction costs are going up, so developers are chopping up the units. Their bottom line is to get as many livable units onto a floor as building codes will allow.

That said, things that are close to 1000sf will become more desirable. An 800sf 1-bedroom is being considered ample now. And anything over 1200+sf is considered spacious. Currently available "oversized" lofts in unique buildings:

Douglas Penthouse #MN

Corner unit, Skylight, rare 2 parking spaces, Mills Act

2100sf, Asking $2.1MM

Little Tokyo Loft #106

End unit, Skylight, 2 parking spaces, Private Outdoor Space, 2 Levels

1800sf, Asking $1.058MM 

Tomahawk Loft #6

Entire Floor Unit (Street to Street), Private Elevator Stop

1640sf, Asking $1.049MM 

Barker Block #443

City Views, Original Rafter Ceilings

1510sf, Asking $995k

Flower Street Lofts #118

2 Levels, 2 Parking Spaces

1420sf, Asking $699k

940 E. 2nd #8

3 Levels, Private Rooftop Deck, Skylight

1330sf, Asking $879k

Currently Available Industrial Lofts in DTLA

Simply put, there are usually two kinds of lofts--industrial and architectural. The architectural ones are generally the conversions from former bank buildings, offices (think Rowan Lofts, Douglas Lofts, Eastern Columbia Lofts) that have a lot of beautiful character intact, both inside and out. The industrial ones are often conversions too, but have generally been adapted from factories, warehouses or showrooms (think Biscuit Company Lofts, Toy Factory, Barker Block, Textile Lofts).

Below are industrial lofts currently available for sale in these unique buildings:

FLOWER STREET LOFTS IN SOUTH PARK (Formerly a UPS Shipping Hub)

Penthouse Loft #416 - 1648sf - $800k

Loft #215 - 1260sf - $750k

Loft #117 - 1483sf - $683k

BARKER BLOCK LOFTS IN THE ARTS DISTRICT (Formerly the Barker Brothers Furniture Factory & Warehouse)

Loft #424 - 1070sf - $849k

Historic Lofts for Sale with Good Resale Potential

It's one thing to get a deal on a property; it's also another thing to make sure the property has good resale value for when you decide to one day sell. Size, orientation and location are things that are often uncompromisable when it comes to resale.

Some interesting props below with good resale potential:

Toy Factory Loft in the Arts District #515

1428sf

Asking $819k

Stamie Karakasidis, Rodeo Realty

  Barker Block Lofts in the Arts District #450

1120sf

Asking $649k

Neil McDermott, Hilton & Hyland

Rowan Lofts in the Historic Core #712

2 beds, 2 baths 998sf

Asking $649k *Mills Act Building*

Anh Tran, KW

Rowan Lofts in the Historic Core #915

1 bed, 1 baths 820sf

Asking $620k *Mills Act Building*

Agnes Ferreyra, JAG

SOLD - Spacious Industrial Loft in Art District South - Toy Factory #615

Arts District live/work loft that is a true warehouse conversion featuring polished concrete floors and stainless steel appliances. The building boasts a rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, lower rooftop courtyard and a full gym. Located across the street from Church & State, Daily Dose, Pour Haus, Little Bear, Urban Radish, Zinc, and just a couple blocks from Bestia, Stumptown, Bread Lounge, Blue Bottle Coffee, Factory Kitchen, etc. This pristine loft features upgrades throughout, and great natural light from massive windows. Listed at $849k for 1428sf of space. Has 1 bath and 1 parking space.

CANCELLED - Massive Corner Industrial Loft - Molino Lofts #215

True live/work loft for sale in the Molino Lofts building. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a rooftop pool, gym, sundeck, and parking. The stunning corner loft features more than 2600sf of space. Hardwood floors throughout and the best part is a private balcony overlooking the 4th Street bridge. Comes with 1 assigned parking space. Asking $1,088,000.

SOLD - Post and Beam Warehouse Loft - Barker Block #335

True live/work loft for lease in the Barker Block building with over 1600sf of living space. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The stunning oversized loft features original wood beams, beautiful hardwood floors, and numerous upgrades. Includes one assigned parking space. Listed at $935k. 

SOLD - Upgraded Industrial Loft in Arts District - Barker Block #242

True live/work loft in the Barker Block building with an unusual wide floorplan featuring 1090sf of living space and appliances by Miele. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. Walk to Arts District Flea, Little Tokyo, Wurstkuche, Piehole, SciARC, Bestia, Church & State, Daily Dose, and more The stunning loft has 1 bathroom1 and 1 assigned parking space. Listed at $649,000. 

SOLD - Penthouse Loft with Sunset Views to the West - Barker Block #505

True live/work penthouse loft in the Barker Block building with views of beautiful sunsets. This west facing loft features 1310 sf of living space, making it one of the more spacious lofts in the building. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The stunning loft has beautiful polished concrete floors, 1 bathroom1 and 1 assigned parking spaces. Listed at $799,000. 

SOLD - Immaculate Open Plan Industrial Loft - Barker Block #246

True live/work loft for lease in the Barker Block building. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition breezeway. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The open floorplan loft features a mix of concrete walls, dark hardwood floors exposed wood beams, open space kitchen and living area. Listed at $565k for 980 sf of livable, workable space. Includes 1 assigned parking space. Walk to Stumptown, Urth, Zinc, Blue Bottle, Wurstkuche, Little Tokyo, Pie Hole, Bestia, Church & State, Little Bear and more.

SOLD - Arts District Loft with Skyline Views - Barker Block #413

True live/work loft for sale in the Barker Block building. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. This warehouse loft is located on the northern end of Barker Block, and features more than 1300 sf of space and upgraded finishes throughout. Beautiful skyline views of downtown from the oversized windows. Listed at $795,000 for 1310 sf of livable, workable space. Walkable businesses include Bestia, Stumptown Coffee, Wurstkuche, Urban Radish, Zinc, and many. Includes 1 assigned parking space.

Spacious Arts District Industrial Loft with Luxe Touches - Barker Block #333

True live/work loft for sale in the Barker Block building. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The spacious warehouse loft features more than 1700 sf of space and upgraded finishes and hardware throughout. Huge original wood post and beams, white oak wood floors, 2 bedroom or office areas, open space kitchen and living area. Listed at $1,050,000 for 1720 sf of livable, workable space. Walkable businesses include Bestia, Stumptown Coffee, Wurstkuche, Urban Radish, Zinc, and many. Includes 2 assigned parking spaces.

SOLD - Industrial Penthouse Loft in the Heart of South Park - Flower Street Lofts #408

True live/work loft for lease in the legendary Flower Street Lofts building. Once a UPS shipping hub, the building boasts lush foliage and shaded areas that make it feel like you're in an oasis in the middle of the city. This stunning penthouse features skyline views, extra tall 14" ceilings and an open and airy layout with the bedroom in a separate nook. The spans almost 1400sf and comes with 2 covered  and assigned side-by-side parking spaces. Walk to Restaurant Row, the new Whole Foods, Ralphs, Staples Center, Historic Core, Central Library and more. Listed at $625k. 

 Courtesy of Anh Tran, Keller Williams Larchmont

SOLD - Spacious Industrial Loft for Sale - Barker Block #108

True live/work loft for lease in the Barker Block building. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The stunning oversized loft features more than 2100sf of space on two levels, immaculate polished concrete floors, and 2 covered  and assigned side-by-side parking spaces. Listed at $1,050,000.

SOLD - Immaculate Arts District Loft with Patio for Sale - Barker Block #138

True live/work loft for lease located in the coveted original phase of Barker Block--not the new Molino side! Designed by the KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The open-plan loft features luxe finishes and hardware throughout and faces east. Also features a lovely private patio, one of the few in the entire building to have this special feature. Listed at $699kfor 1320sf of livable, workable space. Includes 1 assigned parking space. Walkable establishments include Stumptown Coffee, Handsome Coffee, Zinc Cafe, Urban Radish, Church & State, Little Tokyo, Villains, Little Bear, Daily Dose, Pour Haus, EightyTwo Barcade, Wurstkuche and more.

SOLD - Industrial Loft with Unobstructed City Views - Barker Block #431

True live/work loft for lease located in the coveted earlier phase of Barker Block building--not the new Molino side! Designed by the KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The open-plan loft features luxe finishes and hardware throughout and faces east for lots of morning light. Also features a 160sf private patio, one of the few in the entire building to have this special feature. Listed at $750k for 1120sf of livable, workable space. Includes 1 assigned parking space.

LEASED - 2-Story Live/Work Space in the Arts District - Toy Warehouse #5

More than 2500sf of usable space in this beautiful, historic, character live/work loft in a former Toy Warehouse in the heart of the Arts District, with a stone's throw from Little Tokyo. The unique two-story loft features exposed wood beams, brick, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout, oversized bathrooms, huge open spaces that is a dream for those with a vision for the blank canvas. Walking distance to Urth Cafe, Handsome Coffee, Wurstkuche, Piehole, Umami, Villians Tavern, and more. Offered at $5499/mo.

SOLD ABOVE ASKING - Industrial Loft with Unobstructed City Views - Barker Block #317

True live/work loft for lease located in the coveted earlier phase of Barker Block building. Developed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The open-plan loft features luxe finishes and hardware throughout and unobstructed views westward of the downtown skyline. There is a park being developed just below. Listed at $549k for 950sf of livable, workable space. Includes 1 assigned parking space.

SOLD - Rare Appearance in Arts District for Sale - 940 E. 2nd (aka Barn Lofts) #23

It's been nearly a year since the last property at 940 E. 2nd St came on the market. But now there's a stunning, spacious, 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit available in this coveted building. Converted from a sugar barn, this units in this building have retained a bit of their history with exposed brick walls and reclaimed details. On the market for the first time, this loft has it all. 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a tri-level layout with vaulted ceilings and plenty of sky lights for a bright and airy interior. There is even a patio off the master bedroom.  The kitchen features stainless appliances and the flooring varies from concrete to oak wood. Comes with 1 assigned parking space. Conveniently located in the Arts District on the border of Little Tokyo, and just steps to Urth Cafe, Wurstkuche, Piehole, Umami, Villians, and more.

SOLD ABOVE ASKING - Artists' Multi-level Live/Work for Sale - Barker Block, #248

True live/work loft for lease in the Barker Block building. Designed by the KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The loft is a particularly large 1 bedroom floorplan and features a mix of concrete and dark hardwood floors and beams, gourmet kitchen and designer finishes in the bathroom. Listed at $459k for 977 sf of livable, workable space.

SOLD ABOVE ASKING - Posh Industrial Loft for Sale - Barker Block #125

True live/work loft for lease in the Barker Block building. Designed by The KOR Group, the building boasts a lovely rooftop pool and gym--both with views for miles, courtyard areas and an art exhibition tunnel. Plus it's directly across the street from Urth Cafe, perfect for that morning coffee run. The tri-level loft features multiple entryways that open up to spaces that can be used as offices and luxe finishes and hardware throughout. There's a mix of concrete and dark hardwood floors, 2 bedroom or office areas, open space kitchen and living area. Listed at $975k for 2200 sf of livable, workable space. Includes 2 assigned parking spaces.