Michael J. Connell was born in Ireland in 1854. He immigrated to the USA as a young man and became successful in several different ventures. At the turn of the twentieth century, he moved to Los Angeles and built the first garment and textile manufacturing buildings, effectively starting the Fashion District. Connell build his first … Continue reading Blog
We at DTLARealEstate.com are always trying to pair great potential tenants with property owners. On a regular basis we reach out to businesses both large and small to recruit them into space in Downtown Los Angeles. What we would like do now is hear from you to see which businesses you would like us to … Continue reading Blog
Having integrity means having strong unwavering morals and principals. It means being honest. It means creating unity and standing undivided. Based on that meaning you would think the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative is a comprehensive plan to bring Los Angeles together and stand up for ideals that are moral and just. Instead NII is just the … Continue reading Blog
We get calls everyday from people who would love to break into the Downtown Los Angeles restaurant market. Many people think you can go out and find a space, put in your equipment and furniture, have the health department sign off, and then start making money. If only it were that simple. Unless you are … Continue reading Blog
Imagine having your creative office space in a Downtown Los Angeles theater landmark. That dream can be in reality as it has been announced that the Los Angeles Theater Center has made available a fifth floor creative office space on a use permit. Your client and employees can walk through the theater center lobby featuring … Continue reading Blog
DTLA Real Estate.com is proud to present an incredible new opportunity to lease large restaurant or retail space on Spring Street. This space used to house an annex of the LA Times Office, but the recent layoffs at the Times have opened this space up to the public. The site sits directly across the street … Continue reading Blog
Every second Thursday of the month Spring Street from 2nd St to 9th Street hosts Downtown LA’s ArtWalk Event. The stretch is informally dubbed “Gallery Row” and all of these galleries open their doors to the public. Even more traditional retailers get involved hosting events and exhibitions. Food trucks and sidewalk vendors crowd the streets. … Continue reading Blog
Vintage Clothing is something that has become synonymous with up and coming trendy neighborhoods. When I worked in the East Village of New York City in 2004 there were at least two or three on every block. However not all vintage stores are created equal. While some offer timeless throwbacks to past decades others are … Continue reading Blog
If you walk through any neighborhood in Los Angeles you’re likely to come across one of nearly 1500 concrete buildings that were constructed before 1976. Full concrete buildings became popular throughout Los Angeles around the turn of the Century due to their durability. In 1976 the city determined that while sturdy these building were very … Continue reading Blog
Before John Steinbeck became the literary household name he is today he worked throughout Southern California on sugar beet ranches owned by the Spreckels brothers, who at one time were the sugar barons of the Western United States. The Spreckels brothers needed a warehouse with easy access to the train depots in Central Los Angeles … Continue reading Blog
What do Oreos have in common with the Arts District? The answer lies at 1850 Industrial Street. The Biscuit Company Lofts sit here occupying 7 floors and 187,000 square feet at the intersection of Industrial and Mateo. It was constructed in 1925 as the west coast headquarters of the National Biscuit Company, better known as … Continue reading Blog
Commercial real estate in Koreatown Los Angeles is an interesting thing becasue Koreatown is so vibrant and diverse with historic buildings and brand new buildings and little bars, restaurants, and cafe gems that are hiding in every nook and cranny of the city. This building is no exception. Haddon Hall, built in 1926, is an … Continue reading Blog
As a commercial real estate broker in Downtown LA, I talk to commercial owners and managers of property in Downtown Los Angeles all the time. When an owner has a vacant space and wants to work with me I see my role as getting their property leased within 90 days. If I show it to … Continue reading Blog
If you’re a real estate owner or experienced property manager, you already know these in one form or another, here’s my spin on these concepts. It is useful to refresh these points in your mind. There are five ways to increase rental activity for your commercial real estate in Downtown LA, and only five ways … Continue reading Blog
The Historic Core will be welcoming a new ground floor tenant to operate out of this famous landmark, The Baltimore Hotel and the King Edward Hotel. But who will it be? These properties recently sold in Downtown LA and are under management by a new company. They are located on the corner of Los Angeles … Continue reading Blog
Like many of the best finds in downtown Los Angeles real estate, there is a gem hiding in plain sight. You wouldn’t know it from looking at the exterior of the building located at 229-241 East 7th Street, but upstairs there are four amazing spaces that can be combined in a variety of ways. Many … Continue reading Blog
Have you ever met a Downtown Los Angeles commercial real estate property owner? It might be a little like spotting a unicorn. The truth is, most Downtown LA real estate is owned by international investors. So what does this mean for those of us who live, work and play in DTLA? It means that some … Continue reading Blog
Happy to be working with this owner! Had been trying to list his building in Little Tokyo and one day he said, lease this! It’s ironic because warehouse space is what we are best at. Whether it’s ground floor or creative office style or for manufacturing or retail space, leasing warehouse space style is what … Continue reading Blog
This space is the only space in the entire building with a balcony!! Quite a cool space! There’s windows on three sides of the unit, so it gets tons of natural light. Unit is currently occupied by an existing tenant but they can move out. Polished cement floors, exposed ceilings, 24/7 access, freight elevator, 4 … Continue reading Blog
Excellent restaurant space for lease in Little Tokyo! Also have plenty of retail space for lease in DTLA including in the Historic Core, Fashion District, Chinatown, South Park District, and Bunker Hill. This particular space already has the permits ready to go for a restaurant! That’s a big deal in Los Angeles, because applying for … Continue reading Blog
Whether it be Little Tokyo, Skid Row, the Arts District, the Jewelry District, the Old Bank District, the Historic Core, Chinatown, the Toy District, the South Park District, the Fashion District, the Central Business District, or Bunker Hill we have got you covered for help buying and selling commercial real estate. Do you want to … Continue reading Blog
Check out this updated graphic of a building that is available for sale in Downtown LA. It’s located on the corner of San Pedro and 7th Street. This is a warehouse building with M2 zoning. The space has cement flooring and wood-truss ceiling. The ceilings are HIGH! Building has its own private bathroom. There is … Continue reading Blog
This unit faces north and the building is located just a hair south of the 10 freeway. So as you can imagine, and can see here, it’s quite a good place to view DTLA’s skyline! And what better time would be better to see it other than while you are working! And hopefully, what you’re … Continue reading Blog
Check out this space!!! This is one of three spaces that comprise the penthouse floor of the West Washington Building. This is affectionately called PH3. This space has cement flooring, tons of natural light from tons of windows with a cool view of DTLA, hookups for a kitchenette, soaring ceilings, sky light, and mezzanine/loft area! … Continue reading Blog
This building is just a hair south of the 110fwy in Downtown Los Angeles! It’s actually technically in Pico Union right at the border of central Downtown LA, since the freeway is pretty much the border line! This small retail listing just came available! It’s not often you see small spaces like this in a … Continue reading Blog
By now, if you’ve been following this blog from the beginning, you know this building! The front space on the second floor has just become available! It’s approx 3500 gross square feet and again is going for only $1psf! The building is like new since a few years it burnt down, but they kept the … Continue reading Blog
The photos speak for themselves! You have to see the “before” photos! Here’s the link…. 7th & Main St. Ground Floor Retail w/ Awesome PPSF!! Crazy huh!? Well now that this space looks amazingly better it also costs a little more too, but it’s still under market value! The area is $2psf but this space, … Continue reading Blog
I can’t believe I haven’t posted about this building yet! Sorry guys, it’s been about a month or two since before my last previous post. But here I am back in action to update you about what’s happening with commercial real estate in Downtown LA! So! This building actually changed hands recently. About two months … Continue reading Blog
Check out this new office space for lease in Downtown LA’s South Park District, right on the border of the Fashion District on the corner of Hill Street and Pico Boulevard. This space is clean, nice, and importantly, affordable! Building has central HVAC along with your own private entrance and 24 hour access! Space is … Continue reading Blog
Had an awesome opportunity to tour One Santa Fe today with the listing agent for their retail! This 400+ apartment building isn’t even built yet and it seems like most of the retail spaces are already rented, or have offers! They are asking $3 per square foot. This building will transform the Arts District in … Continue reading Blog
Well it’s been a year since I’ve posted about this building, and lucky for you the existing tenant is moving out of the front side, third floor space! The space is around 3500 gross square feet, and perhaps you remember the epic photos I took of it before it was sub-divided. Huge bowed wood truss … Continue reading Blog
So basically I’ve been trying to get this listing for a year. It’s a long story, not one of the likes that would excite you, so I’ll leave it out. But with some very random very lucky chance, here it is! This building is a four story building built in 1907 on Olive Street between … Continue reading Blog
Awesome Fashion District building was for sale and was quickly bought! Beautiful raw spaces with cement floors, exposed ceilings, warehouse windows, freight elevator, passenger elevator. Opportunities for properties for sale in Downtown Los Angeles like this don’t come by every day, especially with this style. If you’re looking for help selling your commercial building in … Continue reading Blog
Are you looking for office space for lease in Little Tokyo? Well, since Little Tokyo is a comparatively small district, there’s not so many buildings to choose from. There is one creative office building but the rest are all class-b style office space. That’s fine, if you like the traditional sort of office. Of course, … Continue reading Blog
The South Park District is an exciting area to be involved in, in Downtown Los Angeles, because like other areas it is an area bubbling with change and growth. I recently have been attending the South Park BID (business improvement district) meetings to get more involved in the community, activities, and improvements occurring in the … Continue reading Blog
Are you looking for medical office space for rent in Downtown LA? We are happy to assist you with finding a doctor’s office for lease, psychiatric office, chiropractic, and any business related to the medical field that would be appropriately related to any hospital activity. Also, dentist’s office or dental offices is something we could … Continue reading Blog
There are, of course, many commercial real estate companies in Los Angeles. Here are some of the most prevalent ones here in Downtown LA that we tend to see around the most: CBRE (mostly for sales deals and lease activity in new Downtown), Lee & Associates (mostly Arts District), Avison Young (retail), Daum Commercial (Fashion … Continue reading Blog
And here’s another retail space on Main Street! The building is currently fully occupied but owners are looking to replace the tenants with more hip establishments that will bring up the community and spread the flow of positive hipster energy onto Main Street. As a commercial real estate broker in Downtown LA for years it’s … Continue reading Blog
I don’t know what it is about Main Street… it’s the sister street to Broadway but it doesn’t get nearly as much “bullish hype” than Broadway does. Which is great for our commercial real estate brokerage because we seem to be killing it on Main Street. There’s plenty of retail available on Main Street and … Continue reading Blog
I can’t believe I haven’t already written a post about this awesome building in Chinatown on North Spring Street. The building doesn’t look like it, but it was built in 1890!! Already rented three spaces here and there’s only one left! The remaining space is about 3000 square feet and the owner is only asking … Continue reading Blog
This baby is available and it’s the last one of this floor plan with polished cement flooring!! Commercial real estate in Downtown LA is burgeoning because this building is filling up up up! What can you do when you’re a broker and you get hired to fill up a building, and when it’s almost full … Continue reading Blog
Why here? Why now? Those are good questions. The answer is, the deal is good now and it will get worse the longer you wait. Everyone is bullish about Downtown LA’s economy, aren’t you as well? What does that mean for rent rates and property values? Exactly. I don’t need to answer that because you … Continue reading Blog
Another reason people think that they will save money not using a commercial real estate broker in Downtown Los Angeles is because they think that they will somehow be more likely to get a better deal: they think that the commission a broker would make will go in their pockets. This is usually not true. … Continue reading Blog
We are your #1 resource for cheap office space in DTLA! Why? Well because most commercial real estate brokerages do not cater to the types of clients wanting small office spaces. Why? Because they only want clients that want large office spaces that sign long leases because it pays them more! That’s one of the … Continue reading Blog
You’ve often heard “don’t pay broker fees” as a gimmick that companies advertise to make you think you’ll get a better deal by working with them directly. Well, there’s a reason why they don’t want you to use a broker, and often times it is to take advantage of you. You should have an experienced … Continue reading Blog
Can’t believe how long it’s been since a space has come available at the Allied Crafts Building! I posted this online a week ago and I’ve gotten like ten inquiries about it. Had four showings today! Photos speak for themselves. Really cool building. Awesome lobby with a mural by artist, Miripolski. Crazy colored accent walls. … Continue reading Blog
Being a commercial real estate broker in Downtown Los Angeles over the years has given me a perspective of creative office space versus warehouse space. I started in Downtown LA in the Fashion District renting warehouse space to artists. I’m not going to embark on a philosophical discussion regarding semantics but the terms “warehouse space” … Continue reading Blog
There’s a lot of buildings out there that people call “creative office” buildings. But they are so in name only… actually sometimes, for these buildings, “creative office” is simply a euphemism. That should not be so! A lot of times it’s a shoddy random building that is only creative insofar as it wasn’t built to … Continue reading Blog
The facade on this building is finally done! I need to get photos, and I will. Wanted to do another posting about this building because of all the great space that it has available at such a low price per square foot. Executive suite style office spaces varying in sizes available here at 643 South … Continue reading Blog
It’s not everyday that a vacant space opens up next to a space that is a Downtown LA icon. Well in this case, today is the day. Right next to King Eddy Saloon, a 1000sf retail space has become available and is in the process of renovation. This space use to be a discount store … Continue reading Blog
Brand new renovation at the Leland Building! Three retail units and two have been rented all except the middle one! Ground floor retail for rent in an up-and-coming location of Downtown Los Angeles. Would be excellent for a store of any kind. The building is right next to a tattoo shop and across the street … Continue reading Blog
If you’re looking for creative office space in Downtown LA, you’ve certainly come to the right place. Please call us at (213) 304-4727 to get the latest updates we have on available spaces in Downtown LA properties and office buildings. Of course, we also have retail space we can help you with as well!! Commercial … Continue reading Blog
Expect to get updates about this building! Awesome location on the southern corner of the intersection at Spring Street and 2nd Street. Basically, this building borders Little Tokyo, Historic Core, Civic Center, and Bunker Hill in Downtown LA. This building certainly has an interesting history. It was actually built in 1896 and was originally four … Continue reading Blog
Check out this ground floor retail space in the Corporation Building! This entire building was sewing related but the building was recently sold and the new developer kicked all the sewing tenants out to make way for creative companies and retailing serving Downtown LA’s growing residential population. So behold, a bare blank retail space with … Continue reading Blog
DTLA Real Estate offers commercial real estate services to lessors, lessees, buyers, and sellers. We are a unique real estate firm in Downtown LA because we specialize in servicing creative clientele. We know that no client is the same, but everyone would prefer an inspirational work space. We try to see your goal and make … Continue reading Blog
The same person who brought you Spring Arts Tower will be bringing you this Broadway building… which will likely be called Broadway Arts Tower. After months and months and MONTHS and months of work this building is slowly coming along. It will be getting a complete face-lift, so it will be dramatically improved from what … Continue reading Blog
There are so many cool things about the Spring Arts Tower. I hesitate to say “cool” because that nomenclature just don’t capture what I really mean. It only gets close to it. You have The Last Book Store on the ground floor which is an awe inspiring used book mecca along with an artist collective … Continue reading Blog
I did a post about 1320 South Main Street before. The building had burned down and was owned by the bank before the current owner purchased it. What happened was, when the insurance company rebuilt the space, they just made the second and third floor huge 6300SF spaces. There were no flooring, and no walls … Continue reading Blog
Normally when you hear “Medallion” you think about the apartment building on 4th and Main Street. As many know, there’s ground floor retail space on 4th Street, Main Street, and Los Angeles Street; but behind all that are about 200 small commercial spaces! The building was completed circa 2009 and has since then had its … Continue reading Blog
One of the most important things to think about when renting or leasing a commercial space anywhere, not just in Downtown LA, is to have a prediction of what rent rates will do in the future. This prediction should be based on true information taken from a wide base/sample to ensure that the depiction it … Continue reading Blog
DTLA Real Estate does it all. But out of all of it, our favorite is probably creative office. Executive office is great, and we enjoy it as well, but creative office just seems more natural to us. Helping people find creative space in Downtown Los Angeles is our passion. We know that our clients want … Continue reading Blog
Call it what you will; class-a office, luxury office, executive office, or high-end office; it’s all the same. The US Bank Tower, one of the most strikingly recognizable pieces of architecture in Los Angeles, and quite possibly, the world, was recently purchased by a Singaporean company for 367.5 million dollars (according to the LA Times). … Continue reading Blog
Ask DTLA brokers the names of four creative office buildings in Downtown LA and on that list will surely be, The Pershing Square Building. The management recently raised the rates from $1.90 per square foot to $2.10. This building, which is usually close to full occupancy, offers a lot of what you come to expect … Continue reading Blog
I don’t know what to call this building’s exterior design. It’s difficult to describe. It’s like ancient but robotic, which come to think about it, is really cool! This building has been totally gutted on the inside, brought down to the most raw of states, and is actually totally empty at the moment. The ground … Continue reading Blog
I came upon this building walking along Spring Street, as I often do, saw a leasing sign on it, and called the number. From there, history was made. Just kidding. No, but let’s get serious here people. This building has just undergone a renovation from a sewing building to a creative office building… actually, it’s … Continue reading Blog
The Spring Arcade Building is one of the historic gems of Downtown LA. This building takes up the space between the two streets, Broadway and Spring Street. This building has apartments upstairs, retail on the ground floor, and along the inside there is an open-air mall with huge walkway running from Broadway to Spring Street. … Continue reading Blog
Quite possibly one of the most impressive architectural designs in all of Downtown, this building boasts a powerful impression that is difficult to describe. See this space to believe! Gorgeous lobby with SOARING CEILINGS. There is 24 HOUR SECURITY GUARD along with VIDEO SURVEILLANCE in some common areas. All utilities are included in your rent … Continue reading Blog
Awesome executive office space in DTLA’s first sky-scraper, and quite possibly still the best. This building has HIGH END PROFESSIONAL SPACE available. Tons of common area available to you in your rent rate! GORGEOUS LOBBY with 24 HR ON-SITE SECURITY GUARD along with 24 HOUR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE in some common areas. Impress your associates and … Continue reading Blog
If you’re looking for a nice office space in Downtown Los Angeles, but don’t want to pay Bunker Hill rates, this is an outstanding alternative. This building is basically located on the border of Bunker Hill and the Historic Core, and it is arguably a better location… if you like the Historic Core better, like … Continue reading Blog
So this building actually burnt down a couple years ago. I was referred to the owner, Fred, through another client. Fred had just purchased the property from the bank. And construction had been completed not long after the bank put it on the market. Long story short, the building is now available for lease! So … Continue reading Blog
Came across this awesome building driving around aimlessly looking for industrial space. And boy, is this industrial. Awesome ceiling height… can you say “16 FOOT CEILINGS?” Yes, 16 foot ceilings. Cement flooring. This jewel, like many spaces of the same type, has the windows painted over. Yes, it gets warm in the summers, but cut … Continue reading Blog
It’s not every day you come across a property like this, 1800 S. Flower street. This building is a god-send to anyone with a medium sized company looking to bring their operations at several locations all under one roof in Downtown LA. The building is a one story entity with roof parking lot that could … Continue reading Blog
This is truly a unique building! I call it the DTLA Mall. But it’s not really a mall it’s just laid out like a mall. Located in Downtown LA’s garment district, this building was originally built to be show-rooms for the fabric wholesale and retail industries. Most of the tenants are actually still fabric whole-sellers … Continue reading Blog
This space’s location is one of the most popular for young people in their 20’s and 30’s in all of Downtown LA. Could be used as RETAIL for any kind of store or company, provided you get the proper licenses and permits. Could be used as CREATIVE OFFICE too. FOUR STORY BUILDING. Ground floor space … Continue reading Blog
The United Building has creative office and studios available! Amazing for ART GALLERY OR STUDIO since so close to DTLA ART WALK MADNESS on 7th Street & Broadway in Downtown LA near Gallery Row. This epicly sweet 12 story building has a beautiful brick facade. Located on Restaurant Row, building is conveniently located … Continue reading Blog
453 S. Spring St Suite 818
Los Angeles, CA 90013
United States
Phone : (213) 304-4727
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