Month: March 2013

BARKER BLOCK FOR SALE:  510 S Hewitt St  |  530 S Hewitt St  |  527 Molino
BARKER BLOCK FOR LEASE:  510 S Hewitt St  |  530 S Hewitt St  |  527 Molino

SPECIAL BULLETIN: Barker Block litigation has been settled. Get information about Downtown loft lawsuits at https://laloft.wufoo.com/forms/zzdsl1f1k78x3i/

Barker Block is a complex of industrial lofts in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. It brings modern design and amenities to an historic furniture warehouse in the heart of the city’s most authentic neighborhood. Mixing life, art, energy and home, Barker Block offers one of the most beautiful and intriguing living experiences around. We invite you to see it for yourself.

Barker Block’s location in the Arts District is one of those genuine places with a real neighborhood fabric, originality and creative energy that gives it a familiar big-city feel with a uniquely Angelino vibe.

Recent new construction lofts have suffered from issues including previous and current lawsuits against the developer, new litigation, financing problems, lost parking, other parking issues, HOA-management conflicts, difficulty with sales office, overpricing, overpaying, upside-down buyers, health and safety issues.  The a look at all of the alternatives, including pocket listings and other unlisted properties.

The surrounding blocks are full of independent shops, boutiques, bars, avaunt restaurants, the ever-popular Urth Caffe, endless creative studios, art galleries and underground spots waiting to be discovered.  Entertainment destinations like L.A. Live and Staples Center are just a few blocks beyond — along with easy access to freeways and the Metro Gold line.

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The lofts at Barker Block were created with an incredibly unique aesthetic, mixing contemporary finishes with historic materials and details.  Each one is individually crafted with its own inventive palette.

Barker Block is an adaptive reuse of an historic warehouse.  This allowed them to keep and re-purpose original and historic elements, like exposed rafters showing a century of character, period wood floors and brick walls from the early 1900s.  These act as a backdrop to the modern finishes, sleek counter tops, designer cabinetry and stainless appliances and steel staircases. Totally authentic and entirely one of a kind, this is genuine live-work loft.

Barker Block allows a feeling of real freedom. Each home has been individually crafted with a unique variation of these materials, giving every one its very own persona. All of this is matched a gym with a view, luxury rooftop deck with swimming pool, hot tub spa, comfy lounge chairs, and cabanas that extends your home and living experience through retreats and spaces that bear the signature Kor resort style and flair.

SECURITY
— 24-hour onsite security
— Front desk attendant
— Electronically-secured building entry
— Breezeway entry with secured access
— Controlled-entry covered parking
— Community and common space lighting
— 24-hour building and common area video surveillance/monitoring

BARKER AMENITIES

• Resort-style rooftop deck with pool, spa, private cabanas, sunning lounge, sitting and gathering areas, an outdoor fireplace and lush landscaping, all overlooking the city skyline
• Modern fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and floor-to-ceiling city views
• Landscaped courtyards and walkways centered around a grass sitting area and water garden
• Artist’s Alley – a semi-private public arts space with curated works from local artists
• Onsite and community retail, including the Urth Caffe across the street
• Onsite, controlled-entry parking with direct access to the building
• Formal reception lobby and breezeway entry with secured access

GREEN DESIGN

Barker Block was created for beautiful and sustainable living. By reinventing an original warehouse, they re-purposed and reused many existing structures and materials, like brick walls, wood floors, timber rafters and concrete floors. This preserves historic elements with irreplaceable character, while requiring that fewer raw materials be taken from the earth – conserving natural resources and reducing the building’s construction footprint.

In addition to the eco-friendly nature of adaptive reuse, the homes are very energy-efficient with Energy Star appliances, insulating dual pane windows and water-efficient landscaping. Barker Block is also at the heart of a walkable neighborhood and close to job centers and public transit, which reduce the need for driving.

All buildings in Downtown Los Angeles have issues that buyers should know about before seeing the property.  Barker Block and its developer have had issues with parking, lawsuits, health and safety, HOA and broker conflicts of interest, overpricing and other questions. All prospective buyers and renters of Barker Block lofts should get free help from a Downtown specialist Realtor(R).

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