7-Story Development Could Bring Affordable Living to 11905 Wilshire Boulevard
By Dolores Quintana
Progress is being made on a new multifamily housing development in Brentwood, as the Los Angeles Department of City Planning releases a recent environmental study as reported by Urbanize Los Angeles.
Back in September 2022, Nirup Venkatachalam of Radha Hotels USA submitted plans to the City of Los Angeles for the redevelopment of a vacant building and parking lot at 11905 Wilshire Boulevard. The proposed project features a seven-story building comprising 81 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with approximately 3,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space.
To accommodate parking needs, the development includes 105 parking spaces, some at street level and others at a subterranean level. The team is also seeking density bonus incentives to construct a larger building than what the zoning rules currently allow. As part of these incentives, only nine new apartments will be designated affordable housing for very low-income residents.
The design work for 11905 Wilshire is being handled by Carrier Johnson + Culture. The exterior is planned to feature smooth stucco and glass. Certain design elements from earlier plans have been revised to present a more modest contemporary look. The proposed amenities for the building will not be revised. Tenants would have access to a gym, a plaza, and two outdoor decks.
Assuming the project is approved, the construction phase will span approximately 24 months. The environmental study covers 2023 to 2025, but it might not fully reflect the final construction schedule.
This project is quite close to another completed structure on Wilshire Boulevard called Picasso Brentwood, which opened in 2019.
