South Bay’s Torrance Del Amo: 272-Unit Apartment Complex Approved at 2325 Crenshaw Blvd by Rose Equities and Garden Communities
2325 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance CA
Rose Equities and Garden Communities have received approval from the Torrance City Council to develop a 272-unit apartment complex at 2325 Crenshaw Boulevard, replacing the existing Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services office building.
Project Overview:
Development Name: Torrance Del Amo
Location: 2325 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA
Site Area: 5.5 acres
Number of Units: 272 apartments in the South Bay
Studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom options
Affordable Housing: 28 units designated for very low-income households
Parking: Two-level garage accommodating 467 vehicles
Design and Amenities:
Architectural Firm: Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners
Building Structure: Four buildings, ranging from four to five stories
Layout: Linear apartment configurations separated by courtyards
Design Features:
Lantern-like gable roofs
Syncopated balconies
White plaster and stone cladding
Louvers for balcony shading
Amenities: Swimming pool
Construction Timeline:
Duration: Approximately 30 months
Status: Pending commencement
Developer Profiles:
Rose Equities: A Beverly Hills-based firm with a portfolio exceeding 5,000 units in Orange and Los Angeles counties.
Garden Communities: The property management division of the Wilf family's New Jersey-based Garden Homes, managing over 50,000 apartments and 25 million square feet of commercial space.
Takeaways for Multifamily Investors:
Strategic Location: The Torrance Del Amo project is situated in a prime area, replacing outdated office space with modern residential units, aligning with current housing demands. This exemplifies a changing case for highest and best use.
Affordable Housing Integration: Inclusion of 28 very low-income units demonstrates a commitment to community needs and compliance with density bonus incentives.
