Slim Infill Apartment Building Planned to Replace Commercial Space at 7811 South Western Avenue

Plans filed for 7811 South Western Avenue outline a compact residential project that would replace an existing commercial building with a four-story apartment structure in South Los Angeles. The proposal introduces new housing along the Western Avenue corridor through a vertically oriented infill design rather than a large-footprint redevelopment.

The project is being advanced by Home At Last CDC and calls for the construction of 19 residential units, all of which would be restricted to below-market-rate rents. With no on-site parking proposed, the building is organized entirely around residential use, allowing the full depth of the site to be devoted to housing and circulation rather than vehicle storage.

7811 South Western Avenue Rooftop via Franklin Studios Architecture Corp

Architectural plans prepared by Franklin Studios Architecture Corp. depict a narrow building mass that rises directly from the sidewalk, reflecting the constrained dimensions of the parcel. The four-story height is expressed through stacked window groupings and a clean, contemporary façade, emphasizing vertical proportion rather than horizontal spread.

A rooftop deck is incorporated at the top of the building, providing shared outdoor space for residents within the limited site area. By placing open space above the residential floors, the design offsets the absence of ground-level yards while maintaining a consistent street presence along Western Avenue.

7811 South Western Avenue via Franklin Studios Architecture Corp

If approved, the project would represent a shift from single-use commercial occupancy to residential infill on a small parcel, adding affordable housing through a slim mid-rise form tailored to the scale and constraints of the site.

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