A project website reveals upsized plans for a multifamily residential development just west of Santa Monica College.

The project from Dylan Investments, named for its address at 1320 Pico Boulevard, would replace a commercial building with a new eight-story edifice featuring 147 apartments atop parking for 175 vehicles. That marks a sharp uptick from 100-unit building proposed when the project first came to light in 2024.

The proposed development is relying on bonus incentives  to permit a larger structure than otherwise permitted by zoning rules. In exchange, 24 of the apartments are to be set aside for very low-, low-, and moderate-income renters.

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DFH Architects reminds the design firm attached to the contemporary podium-type building.

The development would infuse some market rate housing into a part of Santa Monica which has recently seen an influx of affordable units. Community Corp. of Santa Monica has recently built several affordable housing developments in the near vicinity, including the Brunson Terrace apartments to the east at 1819 Pico Boulevard.

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