1432 E 25th St
New Construction | Affordable Housing Investment Opportunity | DTLA Adjacent
Marketing description
• New Construction Workforce Housing Opportunity – Expected to be completed by the end of Q2 2026, the property offers investors the opportunity to acquire a newly built multifamily asset in one of Los Angeles' most renter-dense urban submarkets.
• Below Replacement Cost Acquisition Basis – Offered at a basis comparable to vintage rent-controlled multifamily assets, the property provides a rare opportunity to acquire brand-new construction at pricing typically associated with older product.
• Vacant Delivery Provides Full Operational Control – The property will be delivered vacant at close of escrow, allowing new ownership to implement its own leasing strategy, establish market rents, and optimize operations from day one.
• Designed for the Workforce Renter Demographic – Featuring 6 studio units and 49 one-bedroom units, the efficient unit mix is purpose-built to serve the growing workforce housing segment surrounding Downtown Los Angeles.
• Ideal for Affordable and Mission-Driven Housing Operators – Vacant delivery creates a unique opportunity for workforce, affordable, supportive housing, and mission-driven operators to lease the building according to their specific housing objectives.
• 55-Unit Institutional-Quality Asset – The property's scale provides investors with operational efficiencies and a meaningful presence within a rapidly evolving urban infill market.
• Expansive Rooftop Amenity Deck – A 4,400-square-foot communal rooftop deck offers unobstructed Downtown Los Angeles skyline views while providing residents with a unique gathering and social space.
• Transit-Oriented Central Los Angeles Location – Residents benefit from convenient access to multiple Metro bus routes and the Metro A Line, creating efficient connectivity throughout Los Angeles without dependence on a vehicle.
• Minutes from Downtown Los Angeles Employment Centers – Positioned just south of DTLA, the property offers convenient access to major employers across finance, healthcare, government, education, technology, logistics, and professional services.
• Walkable Urban Infill Location – With a Walk Score of 77, residents enjoy proximity to public transportation, neighborhood retail, daily conveniences, and major commercial corridors throughout Central Los Angeles.
• Strong Long-Term Rental Demand Fundamentals – The property's location near Downtown Los Angeles and Vernon places it within one of the region's largest employment corridors, supporting durable workforce housing demand and long-term occupancy stability.
• Rare Opportunity to Upgrade from Vintage Product to New Construction – Investors can acquire a newly constructed asset at a basis comparable to aging multifamily inventory, reducing future capital expenditure requirements while enhancing long-term portfolio quality.
Investment highlights
The Ben Lee Group is pleased to present a new construction multifamily investment opportunity at 1432 E 25th St, situated on the southern doorstep of Downtown Los Angeles in the Central-Alameda neighborhood, one of the city's most transit-connected and renter-dense urban submarkets.
With construction expected to be completed by the end of Q2 2026, the building will consist of 55 units featuring an efficient mix of 6 studios and 49 one-bedroom units, purpose-built for the workforce renter. At the offering price, the asset is being delivered below replacement cost and at a basis comparable to what vintage RSO product is currently trading for in the submarket, giving portfolio operators a rare opportunity to upgrade their vintage portfolio into brand new construction.
The property will be delivered vacant at the close of escrow, providing investors complete operational control and the ability to implement their own lease-up strategy from day one. Vacant delivery also creates a compelling opportunity for mission-driven housing operators to populate the building with the demographic groups they serve, including workforce, affordable, or supportive housing residents, without the need for tenant displacement.
The property features a 4,400 SF communal roof deck offering unobstructed views of Downtown Los Angeles, designed as a true community gathering space for residents to host events, socialize, and connect. Located just south of DTLA with a walk score of 77, the property sits within easy commute distance to Downtown Los Angeles and Vernon, with walking distance to multiple Metro local lines and the Metro A rail line, making it a natural fit for the workforce renter community the building is designed to serve.
Strategically positioned just minutes from Downtown Los Angeles, the property offers unmatched access to the region's largest employment hub. Residents benefit from proximity to major employers across finance, healthcare, tech, government, and education, making this an ideal workforce housing rental play for operators targeting the DTLA-adjacent renter pool. The asset also benefits from easy freeway access and proximity to public transit, local retail, and everyday amenities along major commercial corridors.
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