Los Angeles (Westwood) · Office to residential

A 17-story Westwood office tower could become 199 apartments

Application filedAdaptive reuseMay 21, 2026

10900 Wilshire Boulevard

Douglas Emmett filed an application to convert a 17-story, roughly 247,000 square foot office tower into 199 apartments, paired with a new seven-story, 124-home building replacing above-grade parking.

What it was

A 17-story, approximately 247,000 square foot office high-rise with above-grade parking, next to a Metro D Line extension station under construction.

What it is becoming

199 one- and two-bedroom apartments inside the tower, plus a new seven-story building in place of the existing above-grade parking. The new building would add 124 homes, with parking for 416 vehicles and existing ground-floor commercial uses retained.

Why the economics might work

HUC analysis, not a reported result

Our analysis: pairing a conversion with new construction on surplus parking may spread fixed costs across more homes, and transit access can support residential demand. These are hypotheses, not reported results.

The lesson for local owners

Parking that no longer serves its original use can be part of the opportunity. Look at the whole parcel, not just the building.

Source and attribution

Urbanize LA

Facts are summarized from the source above as of October 16, 2026 and may change. This project is not a Highest Use Commercial transaction. Photos of the property are available at the source.

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