Eastern Columbia Lofts
839 S Broadway Downtown Los Angeles
Market (Metro/SubMarket): Los Angeles/Downtown LA
Summary: The Eastern Columbia Building, originally constructed in 1929 as the headquarters for the Eastern Outfitting Company and Columbia Outfitting Company, underwent a $30 million conversion in 2006, transforming the historic Art Deco landmark into 140 luxury condominiums known as the Eastern Columbia Lofts. The adaptive reuse project preserved the building’s distinctive turquoise terra cotta façade, Art Deco detailing, and iconic four-sided clock tower while repurposing its interior for residential use. The project was completed under a Mills Act contract, securing ongoing tax incentives for preservation efforts.
Year Built/Class: 1929/Class B
Gross Building Area: 270,000 SF
No. of Buildings: 1
Development Type: Market rate Condo
Development Occupancy: General
Residential Unit Total/Mix: 147
Construction Status: Completed - Year 2006
Development Cost: $30 Million
Developer: The Kor Group