At Maher Commercial Realty, we specialize in identifying and maximizing the full potential of land through comprehensive zoning analysis, FAR optimization, and density maximization. Our current portfolio features five exceptional properties across Los Angeles, each offering unique opportunities for developers, investors, and owner-users to capitalize on the city’s evolving urban landscape.
With access to tens of thousands of local, regional, and national developers—including specialists in market-rate, affordable, and student housing—we connect properties with the right vision to create lasting value.
Featured Properties: From Prime Land Banking to Value-Add Plays
1. 12028-12034 W. Venice Blvd – Mar Vista’s 97-Unit Ministerial Approval Site
- Price: $5,950,000 | Lot Size: 16,420 SF | Zoning: LAC2
- Density Potential: 97 units via CHIP Ordinance (4:2:1 FAR, no parking minimum)
- Key Advantage: No entitlement process—straight to LADBS plan check
- Location: Walkable to Mar Vista Farmers Market, $6+/SF rents
- Press: Urbanize LA: CHIP Ordinance Reshapes Westside Development
2. 3641 Motor Ave – Palms’ Flexible 30-Unit or 63-Unit Development
- Price: $3,400,000 | Lot Size: 7,499 SF
- Options:
- Build 30 units now (permits pulled, $200K savings)
- Expand to 63 units via CHIP OC-3 density bonus
- Per Door Cost: Just $54,000 in prime West LA
- Near: Palms Metro Station, Helms Bakery District
3. 1411-1415 W. Court St – Echo Park Adjacent 66-Unit Vision
- Price: $2,650,000 | Lot Size: 12,042 SF
- Zoning Flexibility:
- 66 units (AB 1287)
- 50 units (TOC Tier 1)
- No parking required (AB 2097)
- Views: Hollywood Hills, DTLA skyline
- Walk Score: 92 – Steps from Laveta Coffee, Butchr Bar
4. 9825 S. Broadway – South LA’s Affordable Housing Opportunity
- Price: $950,000 | Lot Size: 11,064 SF
- Density Options:
- 56 units (CHIP)
- 48 units (TOC Tier 3)
- 46 units (ED1 100% affordable)
- Cost: $16,964/door – Lowest in LA
- Near: Green Meadows Recreation Center
5. 4318-4330 Melrose Ave – East Hollywood’s 241-Unit Powerhouse
- Price: $8,900,000 | Lot Size: 27,526 SF
- Zoning: LAC2/LAR3
- Density Potential:
- 150 units (TOIA T2 on Melrose parcel)
- 91 units (ED-1 on Heliotrope parcel)
- 241 units total
- Transit: Between 2 Metro Red Line stations
Why These Properties?
- Zero-Entanglement Approvals: 12028 Venice Blvd and 3641 Motor Ave qualify for ministerial approval, bypassing years of hearings.
- Affordable Housing Incentives: 9825 S. Broadway and 1411 Court St unlock state density bonuses for faster ROI.
- Transit-Oriented Goldmines: All sites are <0.5 miles from Metro stations—critical for TOC bonuses.
How We Add Value
- Zoning Decoded: We secured 4x base density at 4318 Melrose via TOIA T2.
- Cost Savings: 3641 Motor Ave’s pre-pulled permits save $200K+ in fees.
- Developer Matchmaking: Our database includes 5,000+ affordable housing specialists alone.
Market Insights
- Westside: CHIP projects like 12028 Venice Blvd see 18% faster lease-ups (CBRE 2024).
- East Hollywood: TOIA Tier 2 sites trade at $350/door premiums.
- South LA: ED1 developments yield 12%+ IRR (JLL Research).
Take the Next Step
Whether you’re a developer chasing scale, an affordable housing provider, or a land banker, these properties represent LA’s most strategic opportunities.
Contact us today for:
- Density analyses for your site
- Offering memorandums
- Access to off-market deals
Maher Commercial Realty: Where expertise meets opportunity.
