Just south of Vanowen Street in Van Nuys, vertical construction is underway for a large multifamily residential complex from Los Angeles-based Uncommon Developers.

Uncommon Sepulveda, located at 6728 Sepulveda Boulevard, will eventually consist of a six-story building featuring 405 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments atop parking for 556 vehicles.

View from Columbus Avenue looking westUrbanize LA

Project entitlements include Transit Oriented Communities incentives, allowing for a larger structure than would otherwise be permitted by zoning rules. In exchange, Uncommon will be required to set aside 41 of the proposed apartments for rent as deed-restricted affordable housing at the extremely low-income level.

Works Progress Architecture is designing the building, which will incorporate an amenity deck with a swimming pool at the second floor and a rooftop deck.

Aerial view looking northeastWorks Progress Architecture

"The subtle massing articulation is highlighted with pops of salmon color that grounds the concept within a mid-century, warm-weather vibe. The concept evokes two serpentine masses and lie on top of one another," reads a narrative from the WPA website. "The undulating shapes cradle a south facing outdoor pool deck and create a podium connection with a [three]-story, open-air breezeway that continues the podium amenity to a corresponding north facing outdoor deck. Private balconies accent the façade and pulls the color pattern across the massing."

The project is the largest in a handful of new projects from Uncommon and Works Progress, including a new 123-unit development proposed on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood and a 260-unit complex in Chatsworth.

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