420-440 Seaton & 421- 427 Colyton St
Retail
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The Arts District in Downtown Los Angeles is a vibrant, dynamic neighborhood that seamlessly blends creativity with urban grit. Once an industrial hub, the area has transformed into a hotspot for artists, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters. Its streets are lined with converted warehouses that now house art galleries, cutting-edge design studios, boutique shops, and trendy cafes, creating an industrial-chic aesthetic that celebrates both its past and present. The juxtaposition of raw, exposed brick and modern, sleek interiors gives the Arts District a unique, edgy charm. Street art and murals add bursts of color and creativity to every corner, reflecting the area’s dynamic cultural energy. With its fusion of industrial heritage and contemporary innovation, the Arts District is an ever-evolving hub of inspiration and creativity
Built in 1913, using brick, steel, redwood and 440 SEATON. concrete. 440 Seaton was originally used as an indoor lumberyard and warehouse for a furniture manufacturing company and has just undergone a complete seismic retrofit and remodel to create over 57,000 sf of retail and creative office while preserving the eclectic and urban features of the property
Built in 1909, 421 Colyton Street began as a brick warehouse originally housing woodworking firms and later playing a key role in aviation history with the 1921 construction of the pioneering Douglas Cloudster airplane. Over a century later, the building has been fully revitalized into a 31,000-square-foot creative hub with modern upgrades, exposed brick interiors, and high ceilings. Now home to creative business. Its historic charm and adaptive reuse make it a standout property in the Arts District.
Equal parts warehouse waste land and burgeoning hub for LA’s young, professional and creative, the Arts District is the city’s neighborhood to watch. And with approximate limits of Second Street to Seventh Street and Alameda Street and the LA River, surprisingly, the Southeast section of Downtown is totally walkble, sprinkled amidst these perimeters are the makings of a community rich in character, featuring stylish galleries, handsome coffee shops, socially conscious boutiques and some of the best restaurants and bars. These pockets of budding establishments lie amidst a stretch of early 20th-century warehouses—many ex-factories some of which are deserted, but all of which hold the promise of artist studios and loft apartments with exposed brick walls and floor-to-ceiling windows. Prominent galleries such as Hauser & Wirth and Corey Helford Art Gallery, and spots like Death and Co., Urth Caffe, Wurstkuche, Umami Burger, and the Arts District Brewery have not only become local favorites but popular attractions for visitors and tourists. Today, along with the great eateries and galleries, renown retailers are positioning themselves to open flagship stores on East 3rd Street such as Le Labo, 3.1Phillip Lim and Shinola.
Investment highlights
- Unrivaled Scale: A massive 120,000 SF footprint in one of Los Angeles most land-constrained and high-demand submarkets.
- The Anchor: A world-class 25,000 SF luxury spa and wellness concept, providing immediate brand prestige and high-traffic synergy.
- Design-Forward Infrastructure: Architecturally significant space featuring modern finishes and versatile layouts suited for creative office, high-end retail, or lifestyle hospitality.
- Prime Arts District Location: Situated among elite creative hubs, Michelin-starred dining, and luxury residential developments.
- Three-story Brick Building on One Side + Two Buildings Facing Colyton
- Typical Floor Size of 17,018 Sf at 3 Story Building
- High Ceilings and City Views
- 6,800 Amps on 480 Volts
- Secured Onsite Parking Spaces With New Parking Lifts
- Three-story Brick Building + Single Story Facing Parking Lot
- 50% Leased
- Beautiful Natural Light
- High Ceilings
- Open Floor Plan
- Located in the center of the vibrant Art’s District Downtown LA
- Surrounded by several restaurants, retailer, galleries, etc..
- Dense area
- Easy access to 101, 110, 5 and 1 freeways
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