Newmark, as exclusive advisor, is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire the 100% fee-simple interest in 1640 5th St. (“the Property”), located in Santa Monica, California.
A truly generational asset, 1640 5th St. is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a world class multi-family development site in an irreplaceable coastal location with in-place income. Additionally, re-development of 1640 5th St. is achieved through ministerial and non-discretionary application process.
The Property consists of 0.52 acres in the prime Downtown Santa Monica submarket, one of Southern California’s strongest and most desirable multifamily markets. Current improvements consists of several office leases with near-term expirations and/or landlord termination options that offer a developer maximum flexibility relative to timing of construction and delivery along with current income to help partially offset predevelopment costs.
1640 5th St. benefits greatly from being just blocks from the ocean and it’s proximity to some of Los Angeles’ most exclusive residential neighborhoods, as well as immediate transportation access via the Santa Monica (10) Freeway, major surface thoroughfares, and the MTA Expo Line light rail station at 4th & Colorado.
Irreplaceable, Luxury Residential Development Site
• One of the last remaining sites in Downtown Santa Monica to
deliver a state-of-the-art, luxury residential apartments.
• The Properties’ micro-location South of Wilshire, arguably
one of the most desirable in Southern California, offers an
impressive array of conveniences within walking distance,
including direct access to the beach, Third Street Promenade
and Santa Monica Pier.
Pro-Development Housing Element Update
• The City has an Interim Zoning Ordinance that
allows categories of mixed‐use residential projects
to qualify for ministerial entitlements, limiting
discretion to only matters of design.
Development Optionality & In-place Income
• The timing of future development of 1640 5th
St. is supported by the current improvements
onsite which provide an immediate, income
stream with maximum flexibility.
• The Property currently consists of a 36,555
SF, partially leased office building with
comprehensive near-term landlord termination
rights or lease expirations.