Commercial Real Estate for Lease

We at DTLARealEstate.com are always trying to pair great potential tenants with property owners. What developments do you want in your neighborhood? 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 contact. We will be posting this blog entry on several DTLA groups and forums and we encourage you in the comments to tell us what you would like to see in Downtown and where. However we do ask that you give suggestion other than Trader Joe's and In n Out. We know you want those and we've already been in contact! Please comment below and help us shape your downtown. What developments do you want in your neighborhood? What developments do you want in your neighborhood? OUR COMMERCIAL LEASE LISTINGS OUR COMMERCIAL SALES LISTINGS 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 contact. We will be posting this blog entry on several DTLA groups and forums and we encourage you in the comments to tell us what you would like to see in Downtown and where. However we do ask that you give suggestion other than Trader Joe's and In n Out. We know you want those and we've already been in contact! Please comment below and help us shape your downtown. What developments do you want in your neighborhood? What developments do you want in your neighborhood?

[caption id="attachment_693" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Retail space for lease now now now![/caption]The Perfect Retail Spaces with Grit 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 St. and 5th St., this commercial space for lease borders both the Toy District and the Historic Core. Both districts are known for their high-density foot traffic, making it perfect for the right type of tenant!  Preferably a tenant who prefers a dash of grit! Across the street, attached to the historic King Edward Hotel, a restaurant space is also for lease, 119 E 5th St. Both Downtown Los Angeles commercial spaces offer an excellent opportunity to get a great deal on a great location by being on a quickly evolving transitioning block. Recognizing that opening up a normal retail establishment on a street that is in the beginning stages of gentrification isn't easy; it’s good to pay attention to the positive changes happening on the block. For example, on the same block as these two commercial listings, Auntie Em’s Kitchenette is quickly becoming a favorite among locals. Started by two successful entrepreneurs, downtown pioneer and owner of Two Bits Market, Brandi Lozano, who partnered with the owner of Eagle Rock’s destination café’ and bakery, Auntie Em’s Kitchen, Terri Wahl. Rumor has it, that the King Eddy Salon has recently been purchased by LA Nightlifer, Jeremy Fall, who is restoring it to its 80’s glory days; a watering hole for DTLA Legend, Charles Bukowski. I would bet on this city block. Both Downtown LA commercial spaces at the King Edward Hotel and the Baltimore Hotel offer many of the great features Los Angeles tenants expect when leasing in the Historic Core; soaring ceilings, great visibility, window frontage, and these spaces also have private bathrooms! If you are looking to lease a downtown LA retail space, this could be the great deal you are looking for. For questions about this space or any other real estate opportunity, contact Donegan McCuaig at the number above. The Perfect Retail Spaces with GritThe Perfect Retail Spaces with Grit All DTLA Condos For Sale DTLA Live/Work Lofts for Sale

A Downtown Diamond in the Rough Very Rough 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 hopeful tenants who want to lease in Downtown Los Angeles covet 20-foot ceilings, central HVAC, 24/7 access and an adjacent parking lot; this property has it all! [caption id="attachment_689" align="aligncenter" width="571"] Warehouse space in Downtown Los Angeles[/caption] Situated on a transitional block of 7th street, you can see the grit turn glint. It is across the street from Santee Court, home to over 200 hundred downtown LA residential lofts. There is nothing sweeter to an Angelino than a one-block commute. Standing on the front sidewalk of the building, looking a few blocks West, you can watch the new Korean Air skyscraper making its way to the high point of the LA City skyline. Fortunately, this building will be getting a paint job soon, as it desperately needs it!  Hopefully the colors will be consistent with the creative interiors.  We'd like to do dark gray with a neon green accent, but we will have to see what the owners say!  This building was actually purchased not long ago.  Having sold recently, the building also has a new property management company!  Everyone seems to be on board with upgrading this commercial building in DTLA! [caption id="attachment_688" align="aligncenter" width="599"] Creative DTLA Office Space[/caption] Last but not least, this building also has to ground floor retail spaces for lease!  Being that this building is situated at the border of the Fashion District and the Toy District, and walking distance from the Historic Core, pretty much any type of tenant you can think of could potentially be a good fit!  The building also has a private parking lot situated next to it, and the spaces include parking!  This could be the great deal you are looking for. For questions about this space or any other real estate opportunity, contact Donegan McCuaig at the number above. A Downtown Diamond in the Rough Very Rough A Downtown Diamond in the Rough Very Rough

Property Management in DTLA. 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 of the gentrification efforts are slowed down due to out-of-touch property owners. Have you ever noticed a great building hidden under an old paint job, in need of some light maintenance, and wondered why this great building has been left unkempt in a rapidly gentrifying area? The answer is property management. With owners being remotely located, the property manager is left responsible for the property management and property maintenance, but not all managers know what’s best for the property and the investment. In fact, managers are often reluctant to ask owners for the funds necessary to update old properties. Ironically, in an attempt to save a few thousand dollars, they end up costing their property owners tens of thousands of dollars! In my experience, some managers are too shortsighted. Take the Fashion District for example. Downtown LA’s Fashion District has become a destination spot for retail shoppers all over the city.  However, most typical retailers prefer more traditional retail locations in other areas of Downtown that are less about wholesale: for instance, the Arts District, South Park, or Bunker Hill.  To lease your commercial space for top-dollar, you need to have the right management company in place, assuring that the value is there for both tenants and property owners. Wholesale District property management and Toy District property management is a great example of this point. Buildings in these districts are being managed the same way they were decades ago, while at the same time trying desperately to lease for top-dollar. The buildings that have signed on with property management firms and who have made reasonable upgrades to their properties have seen the returns on their investment and have added to the gentrification efforts; beautifying the neighborhood, increasing foot-traffic, and attracting top-tier tenants who are willing to pay more for the added value. The lesson here is to outsource your Fashion District, Toy District, or Wholesale district property management to professionals, like those at dtlarealestate.com. Donegan McCuaig knows property management and he knows what it takes to keep your building looking great and attracting the best tenants at the most competitive price. For questions about Downtown Los Angeles property management, or any other real estate opportunity, contact Donegan McCuaig at the number above. Property Management in DTLA. Property Management in DTLA.

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 buy or sell an office building, retail building, strip center, shopping center, industrial property building, or warehouse building? Not all Downtown LA Commercial Real Estate Brokers are created equal. My knowledge about the culture and the development trajectory of the market in DTLA, partnered with the experience of my colleagues, is unmatched. Commercial buildings are everywhere in Downtown. Some are way over priced. Some are good deals. The commercial real estate market in Downtown is dynamic. Different future improvements in different areas affect the future value of neighboring buildings. You need an agent or a broker with their ear to the ground and in the know about what's coming and the perceptions of differing neighborhoods. With this information you're more capable of making strategic maneuvers that having a broker not experienced with Downtown LA wouldn't be able to. You know what to do! Call (213) 304-4727 now! Thanks for reading our DTLA commercial real estate blog! lic#01753250

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 producing is creative work. And that relates what you are probably here for, does it not? That's right! So not so long story short, this space is 1627sf and the previous tenant was a recording studio. They spent a small fortune designing this space and adding after-market lighting. The huge windows let inn a glorious amount of natural light. At the moment, this space is still available! For details and for commercial real estate for sale in Downtown LA call the number above!

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! The space is 3992 square feet, including 20% common area. This commercial building has tons of cool warehouse space to be used as creative office space. The building actually sold not too long ago and is under new management and ownership! If you're looking for commercial real estate for sale in Downtown Los Angeles you know who to call! Same goes with help buying commercial property in DTLA. And of course if you want to lease this space the number is above! (213) 304-4727 that is, in case your eyes are tired ;)

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 ago, escrow closed and this building is officially under new management and ownership! While dtlarealestate.com was not part of this transaction, it was on our radar as an excellent creative commercial real estate building for sale in DTLA and we're grateful to be a part of the leasing! By the way, this building has cool industrial warehouse space for lease at only $1psf!! Located at 155 West Washington Boulevard, this building is known by most as the West Washington Building. So the lobby, hallways, and common area restrooms were renovated about two years ago or something like that. But as you can see from the photos, there is something lacking in the lobby. A fresh and inspirational creative vibe is needed because, for God's sake, this is a creative office building! I always like to add art to buildings, and it's been fantastically successful at other buildings, most notably the Allied Crafts Building. So the hunt for an artist is on. And despite lengthy procrastination on someone's part, cough, me, cough, it's moving forward. I've received around 15 submissions so far of different artists wanting to bring this lobby to life! There's still time however! Just email donegan@dtlarealestate.com And of course, if you or someone you know is looking for commercial real property for rent in DTLA give us a call! Contact the broker directly at (213) 304-4727! I'll be sure to update you when the new art work on the lobby progresses and any new info on our commercial real estate agency here in the glorious center of the universe, Downtown Los Angeles!

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 only $1 per square foot and is minutes away from central Downtown LA with all the amenities one could want. This area is at the intersection of development and like most of Downtown is slowly, or quickly depending on relativity ;p, changing with improvements. The space has a large reception area, an office space which could easily be a conference room, another small office, and a big open area that the previous tenant used for warehouse space. Space also has it's own entrance from the street. Stair access, no elevator. Interestingly, this intersection on Hill Street and Pico Boulevard has an aggregation of watch/clock shops. Anyway, where else are you going to find $1psf with central a/c and 24 hour access in Downtown Los Angeles other than with dtlarealestate.com! Thanks for reading and if you know someone looking for space have them give us a call!

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 ceiling with insulation and raw wood, along with raw brick wall, and high-end faux wood flooring. The space has a private bathroom with shower and there is also a kitchenette, and wait for it, there's also central heat/ac along with your own private thermostat. The space is located on Main Street near Pico Boulevard in Downtown LA's Fashion District. This is an ideal space for any sort of Fashion Company looking to have a high-end creative presentation to their business. Space like this doesn't come along frequently so here's your chance to seize an opportunity if you're looking for creative commercial real estate in Downtown Los Angeles. The building also has 24 hour access and security cameras in the common areas. The front door has been replaced with a luxurious looking metal and glass design, and comes with an intercom where you can buzz guests in. If you recall, this building actually burnt down a few years ago, and they completely rebuilt it but kept the exterior walls! So, you'll basically be the second tenant to occupy the space since it was built! For more questions and touring info give us a call here at DTLA Real Estate, our commercial real estate broker is standing by. Thanks for reading our 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 6th Street and 7th Street in Downtown LA's Jewelry District. Like many buildings of its time, this building is built out of raw wood and raw brick, and luckily for us that's a style that's really desirable in Downtown Los Angeles right now. I don't know exactly how big each floor is, but it is around 6000 square feet. The third floor is occupied by the owner's company, a jewelry business. But at this moment, the second and fourth floor are completely empty! So the retail space on this building has had a sign that says "Office Space for Lease" on it forever, and it isn't obvious that the retail space is available because it's not an all glass store front. But there's a "Retail Space for Lease" sign on it now, by the likes of yours truly. Apparently the retail space was a restaurant space a long time ago, and when they vacated the completely gutted the space down to it's bare bones, as you can see from the photos. So, yes, you'll have to use your imagination with this space! I believe it would be great for a restaurant space for lease because one of such seems like a good addtion to the mix of the current tenants which are a cafe and a liquor store. Additionally, there is an Italian Restaurant space behind the building that is also part of this property, which is another unique thing about the building. The existing restaurant is basically hidden and to access it you need to walk past through the lobby to this discrete hallway! As for the creative office space available upstairs, what makes it unique is the classy historic feel. I could see a progressive law firm occupying the space. Again, raw brick walls, exposed flat ceilings, and the units currently have old drabby carpeting that can be removed to expose the original raw wood floor, which can be sanded and refinished for the tenants. The building does indeed have a passenger elevator and the stairwell to the upper floors has a beautiful glass enclosure that reveals the wooden stair case and raw brick wall from the interior. There's space available ranging from 300sf to about 6000sf. It's currently being listed at $2 per square foot with move in specials! For more info and touring information see the link-tabs above or just call the phone number on the headline of this page! This has been another blog report on Downtown LA commercial real estate, by broker Donegan McCuaig. Thanks for reading!

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 Downtown LA give us a call! And of course, if you're looking to buy commercial real estate here we can help you with that too.

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, you don't have to be a Japanese company to rent office space in Jtown. Though there are many companies related to Japan or Japanese-American commerce in one way or another other non-related companies proudly occupy space there. If you want a list of what's currently available in Little Tokyo Downtown Los Angeles, give us a call at (213) 304-4727 now! A commercial real estate broker is standing by to help you!

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 neighborhood. South Park is an interesting beast because it has such contrasting street types. For instance, on Grand Avenue with Evo, Luma, and condo buildings are there and other active streets such as Figueroa, Flower Street, and Hope Street the retail has lots of residential foot traffic and members of the greater Downtown LA community visiting amenities there. The retail is already there and existing. The thing is that there are more streets than just these popular ones, and like everywhere else in Downtown right now, there's a good amount of retail space available for lease in non-A+ locations. The challenge for tenants that the owners of these currently sub-par locations want high rates because they have been able to command those rates via their commercial and industrial tenants that have been historically prevalent. But tenants who are more retail oriented do not want to be the first to jump in the proverbial cold water. Many potential tenants will say, regarding commercial property for rent in South Park's Downtown Los Angeles, that in three years or so, they'd love to rent space there. The problem is finding those first pioneers on these otherwise non-retail ground floor commercial buildings. Also, a lot of the upstairs office space for lease is under-utilized as well. However, there is hope. With the efforts of commercial real estate brokers like me, the state and local governments, and the South Park District BID; we are sure to see the slow rise of the new age of retail and commercial space in Downtown Los Angeles' South Park which will eventually increase in a snowball like effect. If you want help finding commercial space in DTLA's South Park, give us a call! (213) 304-4727

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 potentially help you with as well. Visit our contact page above or just call (213) 304-4727 now. If we do not answer leave a message with your monthly rental budget, what kind of medical business you have, if you have a particular medical office building you'd like more information on, and when you are looking to move.

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 District), Quantum (Fashion District), Major Properties (Fashion District), and those are the ones off the top of my head. I didn't mention any of the ones that specialize in tenant representation, mostly for class-a office, because we don't come across them too often, and most of our clients seem to have a lot of interest in class-a office space anyway. When it comes to creative office space for lease in Downtown, we are number one! The commercial real estate brokerages we mentioned are also excellent as well in what they do.

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. Most commercial properties are represented by a broker anyway, let alone that some buildings you have to use a broker to get access. So whatever the total commission is, say 4%, if you go directly through the listing broker, that listing broker is going to get 4% typically. If you bring a broker to represent you, your broker would make 2% and the listing broker would make 2%. In other words, numbers-wise, most of the time it doesn't make a difference if you bring an agent/broker by with you if the property's listed by another broker. The only way it would be possible for you to get all or part of that 4% is to deal directly with the owner or property management company. If you feel confident that you can do better on your own than using an expert, and you just want to throw away the benefits that I mentioned about the seven benefits of using a commercial real estate agent in Downtown LA (in two posts before this one), than go right ahead. Perhaps you like taking risks? Use us, we want to help you! You know the number (213) 304-4727 thanks for reading our commercial real estate blog! And of course, if you want to see commercial real estate listings just view the link above. Cheers

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" and "creative office space" are thrown around so loosely, but they often intersect. Generally speaking here's what both types of space share: - both "creative" types of space - both sought by artists and creative companies - both have exposed ceilings (not dropped ceilings) - both often have cement or wood flooring - both desired with natural light - both types enable artists to create art within them - both older/historic buildings, typically - both designed and built for a different set of renters than we have now Generally speaking here's what separates creative office from warehouse space, from my experience: - more expensive price per square foot - more polished - nicer bathrooms - cleaner - newer looking - located in a part of DTLA with a high walk-score - more customer service oriented management - building tenants are all office or non-manufacturing use - include modern amenities (central HVAC, conference room, bar, cafe, roof lounge, et cetera) - more expensive parking, generally less convenient parking - more likely to have 24 hour access - more "professional" - worse loading and unloading - less likely to have freight elevator, let alone one that works - freight elevators smaller - more likely to have lower ceilings Generally speaking, here's what separates warehouse space from creative office space: - less expensive price per square foot - better loading and unloading - grittier, a lot grittier - less maintained - dirtier and dustier - dirtier often gross bathrooms - more likely to have freight elevators - freight elevators bigger - located in a part of DTLA with low walk-score - generally better and cheaper parking - building manager less customer service oriented - do not have modern amenities like A/C, etc - less likely to have 24 hour access - building tenants are mixed with manufacturing companies and office use - less "professional" - more likely to have higher ceilings And that pretty much sums it up! If you're looking for commercial real estate for sale or lease in Downtown Los Angeles give us a call! (213) 304-4727 Lic#01753250

Office Space for Lease/Rent at the US Bank Tower 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). It was previously owned by MPG Office Trust, a big player in commercial office space in Downtown Los Angeles, which also owns other sky-scrapers located in the Bunker Hill area. The building is seventy-three floors, according to Wikipedia, two of which are underground. The building's construction was completed in 1989, also according to Wikipedia. There are a lot of factors which make the US Bank Tower a unique building to rent/lease office space in. First and foremost, as mentioned before, its' fame and icon-stature juxtaposes a prestige and impressiveness to any company renting space inside it. Secondly, it's cornered geometrical circular shape (see floor plan of US Bank Tower below) set it apart from other Downtown LA office buildings. It's a pro and a con actually, because it affords a special character to the spaces inside but also can make it less practical for positioning office furniture and working stations. Third, to the world, the building is representative of the United States as a fixture of liberty and power, making it to what some would call a "target" for enemies of the United States. Personally, I think the third is a silly thing to worry or even think about. The building is so extremely well secured that someone would be foolish to even think about someone even considering making it a target. It's even ridiculous to talk about. Anyway, next subject. The building has an amazing lobby that features tons of glass that allows it to be flooded with natural light. The lobby has rotating glass doors and a extremely beautiful mural of the historical figure from which Los Angeles originally derived its' name. The space for lease that is available is on the 26th and 28th floors. There is a reception area on each floor with a receptionist, small/medium/large conference rooms, a lunch/break area, a common filing cabinet storage area, and offices on the interior and offices on the exterior which of course, have windows and epic views of Downtown Los Angeles. For this deal, all utilities are included along with janitorial services as well. The building has subterranean parking, for an additional daily or monthly fee, along with lots nearby that offer more affordable parking rates. The building has 24 hour access, along with 24 hour security and video surveillance. If you want to make a statement, the US Bank Tower should be your choice if you're looking to rent class-a office space in Downtown Los Angeles. For more information about leasing/renting the US Bank Tower and other commercial real estate information in Downtown LA, call DTLA Real Estate at (213) 304-4727 now!