14307 West Friar Street is now renting in Van Nuys. The project, entitled Celeste Apartments, brings denser housing to the area, replacing a single-story structure. Charter Oak LLC is listed as the developer. The site is also referred to as 6363 Tyrone Avenue.
14307 West Friar Street. Photo by Stefany Hedman.
The building is 40 feet tall, 133 feet long, and 115 feet wide. It is four stories tall, with 39,600 square feet of floor. 30 units are inside. Four units fall under the very low-income tier, and two under the low-income tier.
14307 West Friar Street. Rendering by Ultra-Unit.
Amenities include a roof garden on the third floor and a gym. 8 compact, 2 disabled, and 32 standard parking spaces are available. 30 long-term and 3 short-term bicycle parking spaces are on site.
14307 West Friar Street. Rendering by Ultra-Unit.
Ultra-Unit is behind the design, which was inspired by dramatic landscapes found in nature. The projecting balconies create visual interest, as well as perform functional roof drainage for the building. An emphasis was placed on natural light through the use of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant glass panels. $5.9 million was the permit valuation at the time of filing. Rentals are currently available, ranging from the low to mid-$3,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout.
14307 West Friar Street. Rendering by Ultra-Unit.
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Why is it so difficult to just design a decent building in LA without wild colors or pick-up sticks or clunky shapes?!?! pick up sticks on the facade?
Not to worry…looks like none of the facade folly survived.