New plans presented to the Santa Monica Architectural Review Board reveals an updated design for a proposed multifamily residential complex near the E Line's western terminus.

Lincoln Property Company, the developer of the project at 1640 5th Street, is planning the construction of an eight-story building featuring 132 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments above subterranean parking for 132 vehicles.

View looking northwest from 5th StreetKFA Architecture

As a condition of approval for density bonus incentives permitting a larger structure than otherwise allowed by zoning rules, the developer would be required to set aside 15 of the proposed apartments as affordable housing at the moderate-, low-, and very low-income levels.

KFA Architecture remains the design firm attached to the contemporary podium-type development, which would include a courtyard and a pool deck.

Aerial view looking southeastKFA Architecture

While conceptually the same, the project has gradually evolved over three different submissions to the Architectural Review Board. According to a staff report, changes made at the behest of the Board include new coloring and materials, as well as additional planting at the building's rooftop deck.

A development scheme which first came to light in 2023 calls for folding the project site and adjoining parcels into a single development that would create up to 570 total apartments next to Downtown Santa Monica Station. The project, proposed by AMCAL, would include roughly 140 affordable units.

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