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Investment Highlights
- Hip historic experience - featuring a unique blend of classic architectural character and modern urban design, The Gershwin consists of four buildings
- Attainable housing catering to deepest renter segment
- Compelling going-in yield with embedded upside
- Substantial prior capital investment mitigates future capex risk
- High-exposure retail with durable income stream
- Access to top-tier employment centers
Executive Summary
Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., as exclusive advisor, is pleased to offer for sale The Gershwin (the “Property”), a 196-unit collection of apartment buildings with 10,565 square feet of retail and a surface parking lot at the convergence of East Hollywood, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake. The Property pairs historic charm with curated modern upgrades and extensive amenities to create a boutique, hotel-inspired experience that stands apart from commoditized product. Backed by improving fundamentals and the return of urban rent growth, The Gershwin offers a compelling opportunity to generate superior returns with limited risk.
Execute the CA to access due diligence documents at the following link: http://www.gershwin-cushman.com
HIP HISTORIC EXPERIENCE – Featuring a unique blend of classic architectural character and modern urban design, The Gershwin consists of four buildings including bungalow residences. Anchored by an iconic red-brick facade, the Property offers numerous amenities including a fitness center, outdoor courtyard, multimedia lounge, and parking.
SUBSTANTIAL PRIOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT MITIGATES FUTURE CAPEX RISK – The Gershwin has benefited from significant capital improvements across unit interiors, common areas, and key building systems, materially reducing near-term capital requirements.
ATTAINABLE HOUSING CATERING TO DEEPEST RENTER SEGMENT – The Gershwin’s attractive entry-level rents appeal to the market’s largest renter base, creating a powerful demand tailwind that enhances occupancy, mitigates volatility, and supports durable rent growth.
HIGH-EXPOSURE RETAIL WITH DURABLE INCOME STREAM – 10,565 square feet of retail along Hollywood Boulevard is 88.8% leased to a curated tenant mix - driving foot traffic, enhancing the resident experience, and underpinning a resilient, income-producing retail component.
COMPELLING GOING-IN YIELD WITH EMBEDDED UPSIDE – The Gershwin delivers strong initial cash flow with a clear path to higher returns through continued unit renovations, realized rent premiums, and operational optimization.
THE RETURN OF URBAN OUTPERFORMANCE – Supported by compelling supply-demand fundamentals, Moody’s projects average annual rent growth of 4.06% in Hollywood over the next decade.
ACCESS TO TOP-TIER EMPLOYMENT CENTERS – Immediate access to key transit corridors and a Metro Rail station 200 feet away enables efficient commutes across Los Angeles’ core employment hubs.
Execute the CA to access due diligence documents at the following link: http://www.gershwin-cushman.com
HIP HISTORIC EXPERIENCE – Featuring a unique blend of classic architectural character and modern urban design, The Gershwin consists of four buildings including bungalow residences. Anchored by an iconic red-brick facade, the Property offers numerous amenities including a fitness center, outdoor courtyard, multimedia lounge, and parking.
SUBSTANTIAL PRIOR CAPITAL INVESTMENT MITIGATES FUTURE CAPEX RISK – The Gershwin has benefited from significant capital improvements across unit interiors, common areas, and key building systems, materially reducing near-term capital requirements.
ATTAINABLE HOUSING CATERING TO DEEPEST RENTER SEGMENT – The Gershwin’s attractive entry-level rents appeal to the market’s largest renter base, creating a powerful demand tailwind that enhances occupancy, mitigates volatility, and supports durable rent growth.
HIGH-EXPOSURE RETAIL WITH DURABLE INCOME STREAM – 10,565 square feet of retail along Hollywood Boulevard is 88.8% leased to a curated tenant mix - driving foot traffic, enhancing the resident experience, and underpinning a resilient, income-producing retail component.
COMPELLING GOING-IN YIELD WITH EMBEDDED UPSIDE – The Gershwin delivers strong initial cash flow with a clear path to higher returns through continued unit renovations, realized rent premiums, and operational optimization.
THE RETURN OF URBAN OUTPERFORMANCE – Supported by compelling supply-demand fundamentals, Moody’s projects average annual rent growth of 4.06% in Hollywood over the next decade.
ACCESS TO TOP-TIER EMPLOYMENT CENTERS – Immediate access to key transit corridors and a Metro Rail station 200 feet away enables efficient commutes across Los Angeles’ core employment hubs.
Property Facts
| Sale Type | Investment | Lot Size | 1.15 AC |
| No. Units | 196 | Building Size | 160,000 SF |
| Property Type | Multifamily | Average Occupancy | 92% |
| Property Subtype | Apartment | No. Stories | 5 |
| Apartment Style | Mid-Rise | Year Built/Renovated | 1927/2013 |
| Building Class | C | Parking Ratio | 0.29/1,000 SF |
| Zoning | LAR5, LAC4 - Multiple Dwelling | ||
| Sale Type | Investment |
| No. Units | 196 |
| Property Type | Multifamily |
| Property Subtype | Apartment |
| Apartment Style | Mid-Rise |
| Building Class | C |
| Lot Size | 1.15 AC |
| Building Size | 160,000 SF |
| Average Occupancy | 92% |
| No. Stories | 5 |
| Year Built/Renovated | 1927/2013 |
| Parking Ratio | 0.29/1,000 SF |
| Zoning | LAR5, LAC4 - Multiple Dwelling |
Amenities
Unit Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Heating
- Crown Molding
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Refrigerator
- Oven
- Range
- Tub/Shower
- Views
- Yard
- Breakfast Nook
- Den
- Freezer
- Wet Bar
Site Amenities
- Business Center
- Controlled Access
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Property Manager on Site
- On-Site Retail
- Package Service
- Pet Play Area
- Vintage Building
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Multi Use Room
- Sundeck
- Public Transportation
Unit Mix Information
| Description | No. Units | Avg. Rent/Mo | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | 166 | - | 219 - 632 |
| 1+1 | 23 | - | 394 |
| 2+1 | 5 | - | 610 |
| 2+1.5 | 2 | - | 760 |
Very walkable
80/100
Very drivable
80/100
Strong public transit
80/100
Fairly bikeable
40/100
Property Taxes
| Parcel Numbers | Improvements Assessment | $52,771,257 CAD | |
| Land Assessment | $27,813,450 CAD | Total Assessment | $80,584,707 CAD |
Property Taxes
Parcel Numbers
Land Assessment
$27,813,450 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$52,771,257 CAD
Total Assessment
$80,584,707 CAD
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