Downtown Los Angeles State Office Building to be Redeveloped into 303 Affordable Housing Units
A former state office building in Downtown Los Angeles will be transformed into a large-scale affordable housing complex, developers announced today, November 11, 2025, addressing the city’s critical need for accessible housing options.
The project, named Alveare, will span an entire city block at 1405 S. Broadway and will be completed in three phases, ultimately providing 303 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing. Plans also include a 6,000-square-foot pocket park at the corner of 14th and Hill Streets. The redevelopment was made possible by an executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom, aimed at utilizing surplus state-owned land for affordable housing initiatives.
The first phase, Alveare Parkview, will deliver 105 apartments for low- and extremely low-income families earning less than 40 percent of the area median income. Subsequent phases will include 100 units dedicated to senior affordable housing and a 98-unit supportive housing building. The $44 million project is funded in part by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, with an additional $15 million allocated for infrastructure improvements like traffic calming measures and upgrades to the Downtown bike lane network. For more information on affordable housing resources in Los Angeles, visit lahousing.lacity.org/aahr.
Related California and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) are jointly developing the site, which is adjacent to other recent affordable housing developments, including the 235-unit mixed-use complex completed across 14th Street. HACLA also recently acquired the Emerald apartments nearby to further expand affordable housing options. Officials stated the three buildings comprising Alveare can be constructed in any order, contingent on funding availability, and expect the project to significantly contribute to the city’s housing goals as outlined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
