Q1 2019 Market Report
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FIRST QUARTER, 2OI9 DOWNTOWN LA MARKET REPORT Photo by Hunter Kerhart Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT ABOUT THE DCBID Founded in 1998, the Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) is a coalition of nearly 2,000 property owners in the central business district, united in their commitment to enhance the quality of life in the area. The organization has been a catalyst in the transformation of the Downtown Center District, turning it into a vibrant 24/7 destination. The mission of the Economic Development team is to improve and revitalize the District, and bring investment and new businesses to the area. We provide services to current and prospective residents, workers and businesses, including: • Development Consulting • Research and Information Requests • Events and Marketing • Monthly Housing and Office Tours • Customized Tours and Reports Whether you need information on new development, introductions to local decision-makers and influencers, or you just want to learn more about Downtown’s dynamic growth, we are the portal for information about the District and DTLA. To learn more about Downtown’s Renaissance and how to join us, visit www.DowntownLA.com. DEFINITION OF DOWNTOWN LA The DCBID defines Downtown Los Angeles as the area bounded by the 110, 101 and 10 freeways and the LA River, plus Chinatown, City West, and Exposition Park. The projects contained in this report are within a portion of Downtown Los Angeles, shown on the map to the left. 2 Downtown Center Business Improvement District Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................ 4 MARKET OVERVIEW Residential ........................................................ 6 Office ................................................................. 7 8 Significant Sales ................................................ 7 Retail ................................................................. 8 Hotel ................................................................. 8 DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Commercial Development Map ....................... 9 Residential Development Map ...................... 10 Under Construction ....................................... 12 Proposed ........................................................ 14 18 FEATURED PROJECTS Major Mixed-Use ........................................... 17 Residential ..................................................... 18 Office .............................................................. 19 Retail .............................................................. 20 Hotel .............................................................. 21 Civic & Cultural .............................................. 21 SPOTLIGHT ON DTLA 21 Local Media .................................................... 22 US and Global Media ..................................... 23 Downtown Center Business Improvement District 3 Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2019 began right where 2018 left off, with another big quarter for residential deliveries. Almost 2,300 new units came online across Downtown LA and construction finally began on The Grand, the $1 billion residential, hotel and retail complex from The Related Companies, designed by Frank Gehry. RESIDENTIAL Among the recent residential openings, none stands higher (literally) than the 53-story tower at 825 South Hill, the latest offering from Onni Group which is already over 50% leased. Two more 30+ story residential towers opened in South Park – Aven from Mack Urban and Alina from Holland Partner Group. OFFICE The arrival of Warner Music Group at their new Arts District headquarters was a great way to start 2019 and put the cap on a prior 12 months during which over 40% of the space leased in DTLA went to nontraditional industry tenants. The co-working boom continues with WeWork announcing their 4th Downtown location and New York- based NeueHouse leasing two floors of space at the Bradbury Building. RETAIL The opening of The Manufactory, Tartine Bianco, and Alameda Supper Club added more must-see foodie destinations to ROW DTLA, while basketball great Shaquille O’Neal debuted his southern food restaurant Shaquille’s at LA Live. Additionally, Nightshade – helmed by prominent Eater Young Gun and Top Chef winner Mei Lin – opened in the Arts District. HOSPITALITY While not on the scale of the 1,000+ room projects planned near the LA Convention Center, the start of construction on the new Cambria Hotel at 4th and Spring represents a different kind of breakthrough as it is the first nationally-branded hotel in the Historic Core since the start of the Downtown Renaissance. CIVIC & CULTURAL The City of Los Angeles officially began allowing dockless mobility companies to operate in Downtown LA. Scooters and e-bikes rolled out in March, providing another transportation option to DTLA residents, workers, and visitors. Q1 KEY HIGHLIGHTS Q1 KEY STATS 2,276 85% $3.80 $3.17 New residential Apartment Average Class A Office Apartment Asking Rent units occupancy rate Rent Per Square Foot Per Square Foot The Related Companies began construction on The Grand. 18.0% office vacancy rate Warner Music Group occupied their new Arts 952K Square Feet YTD total office lease activity District headquarters. $166.93 YTD Hotel RevPar The Manufactory opened at ROW DTLA. 4 Downtown Center Business Improvement District Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT Photos by Hunter Kerhart Downtown Center Business Improvement District 5 Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT MARKET OVERVIEW Residential • Phase 1 of The Aliso opened in the Arts District. When completed it will bring 471 new units to the market, along with pedestrian paseos that enhance connections in the neighborhood. • LA Plaza Village opened their first two buildings on Broadway just outside Chinatown, offering some of the most affordable new units in Downtown LA. • Construction was completed on the adaptive reuse of the Walnut Building on 7th Street in the Arts District. Q1 2019 Q1 2018 Apartment Occupancy Rate 84.7%* 93.3% Apartment Asking Rent PSF $3.17 $3.15 Average Effective Rent Per Unit $2,645 $2,646 1,990 Condo Sales 76 95 CONDO UNITS UNDER Condo Price PSF $709 $731 CONSTRUCTION Source: DTLA Life, CoStar *Occupancy rate decline due to high volume of new units added to inventory. RESIDENTIAL INVENTORY Current Under Total When RESIDENTIAL UNITS Before 1999 Since 1999 Proposed Inventory Construction Complete Market Rate Rental 2,426 25,181 27,607 2,987 30,594 24,162 Condos 829 5,780 6,609 1,990 8,599 6,580 Affordable 8,371 3,919 12,290 282 12,572 1,848 Total 11,626 34,880 46,506 5,259 51,765 32,590 Estimated Population 79,525 8,993 88,518 Estimated Population = # of units x 1.8 residents per unit x 95% occupancy rate 6 Downtown Center Business Improvement District Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT MARKET OVERVIEW Office • Historic CalEdison building has new ownership, with GreenOak Real Estate acquiring a majority interest in the property in a deal valued at $140 million. • Developer King’s Arch completed their transformation of 537 South Broadway, a 70,000 SF art deco beauty built in 1931. • 611 Place, after sitting mostly vacant for a decade, began marketing its 715,000+ SF to prospective office tenants again. ROW DTLA Q1 2019 Q1 2018 Vacancy Rate 18.0%* 17.3% Class A Rent PSF $3.80 $3.61 3.0m Overall Rent PSF $3.72 $3.55 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE UNDER CONSTRUCTION YTD Net Absorption 123,784 89,062 YTD Leasing Activity 951,962 818,675 3.2m PROPOSED Source: CBRE *Vacancy rate increase due to re-introduction of 611 W. 6th St. into active inventory. Significant Real Estate Sales Property Name Address Buyer Seller Price WREN 1230 S. Olive St. State Street Global Advisors AECOM $180.1m 1213-1227 Santa Fe 1213-1227 S. Santa Fe Ave. NCP Management Nathan Kimmel $11.4m Maryland Heights 1337 W. 5th St. Post Investment Group Wells Fargo $6.8m Bentley City Lights 420 Witmer St. State Street Global Advisors AECOM $5.1m Downtown Center Business Improvement District 7 Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT MARKET OVERVIEW Hotel • Hospitality group Pacifica Hotels announced their plans to open the Wayfarer Hotel this July, replacing the Ritz-Milner, which closed in 2017. • City Market Social House in the Fashion District won the prestigious 2019 Best Event Venue at the 34th Annual Gala Awards. • Despite a historically wet and cold start to the year that impacted tourism across LA County, occupancy rates in DTLA saw a slight increase. Broadway Trade Center Q1 2019 Q1 2018 1.3m YTD Occupancy Rate 76.2% 76.1% SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE UNDER CONSTRUCTION YTD Average Daily Rate $218.98 $226.03 YTD RevPAR $166.93 $172.10 2.2m PROPOSED Source: LA Tourism and Convention Board Retail • British fashion designer Paul Smith is planning to open his first Downtown LA store near the corner of 9th and Broadway. • Following on the success of their recent pop-up location, Swedish design brand Hem opened their first permanent US showroom in the Arts District. • H&H Brazilian Steakhouse opened on 7th Street between Grand and Olive. The LA Proper Q1 2019 Q1 2018 8,814 Vacancy Rate 6.3% 4.9% HOTEL ROOMS IN DTLA Average Rent PSF $3.07 $3.03 1,760 UNDER CONSTRUCTION YTD Net Absorption -177,032 55,137 Source: CoStar 9,525 PROPOSED 8 Downtown Center Business Improvement District Q1 2019 MARKET REPORT Commercial Development n Existing n Under Construction/Renovation n Proposed Opened or began construction in Q1 As of 03/31/19 Residential Development n Existing n Under Construction/Renovation n Proposed 1 Opened or began construction in Q1 As of 03/31/19 10 Downtown Center Business Improvement District Downtown