Comments on: great republic lofts goes rental

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:49:30 +0000

All the SB buildings will be in the 1200 range at some point in the near future. There is way too much inventory for the demand.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:22:09 +0000

Thanks Matt, will check out Pacific Electric. I also saw three of the SB Loft properties this week and was impressed by the brand new SB Main on 7th/Main, which are in the $1500 range for a 1-bed/700+ sq ft, though not including parking. About 200 units in the building with exposed concrete ceilings, brick walls, etc. But, I’ve heard bad things about SB’s management of these properties… any advice?

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:40:42 +0000

Pacific Electric routinely has lofts available under $1500 and you get parking in the building. The units aren’t done to the same condo specs as NCT, Chapman, Brockman but if you want a decent sized unit with parking for cheap, PE is a great option.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:09:58 +0000

Thanks for posting the useful tips. I’ve checked out several lofts in the $1500 and under range this month including the Judson, NCT and Milano. Ideally looking for a work/live situation as I’m staring up my own company. I like the Judson since the lofts have balconies, but there is no parking in the building. Any other recommendations?

By: Ankur

Ankur — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:24:26 +0000

Preimere was gross back then – but they renovated 95% of the building.

The units are mostly filled. And whenever something goes wrong, its a same day turnaround. fyi.

By: Bert Green

Bert Green — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:54:56 +0000

You could always take a room at the Rosslyn hotel for about $500 a month until the market slows some more. I expect rents to lower quite a bit more, we may see $1.25 a sq foot soon.

By: Victor Atomic

Victor Atomic — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:55:29 +0000

Wow thanks for all the insight!

I work at the One Wilshire bldg. for a web hosting co and yeah I don’t get paid as much as Id like so money is tight.

I also believe that most people who move into the “New” Downtown don’t really know what their getting into. You have to love every aspect of it which I do…but everything is soo damn expensive.

Anyone know of a work for a unit type living situation? Im SICK of my job and Im just looking to start off 2009 HAPPY

Thanks again guys, a burrito at Taco’s Mexico is on me hehe.

By: David Kennedy

David Kennedy — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:43:54 +0000

Victor, check the Grand Central Apartments at Broadway & Third. It has been a while since I lived there. But, I was always impressed with Brenda Levin’s work. A little ordinary. It was completed in the mid-90s. But, it was very affordable and even if you had a small space, the kitchen and bathroom were spacious. There’s also tons of well-designed storage space.

I’d also suggest checking out the Orpheum. Not the fanciest place, but very well managed and well built. The price per square foot was excellent when we moved in. My god, those windows are astonishingly beautiful. Also, I recall my neighbor observing the residents didn’t have the same sense of preciousness as far too many other downtowners.

As for Premiere Towers, ugh! I lived here way back in the 90′s when the building was half empty. Dirt cheap at the time and still affordable now. But, ug-ugly! (Take that, Mikah!) You can do better than this place.

Hope that helps.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:18:50 +0000

^^^
the cheapest i’ve found is a new loft at the judson for 1295…its a studio around 600 sq ft.
anyone know of anything cheaper?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:33:56 +0000

Prices are dropping dramatically with all the SB buildings and the condo market going to rental. You actually can find deals for 1200 or so now and most leases including several months of free rent.