1000 N. La Brea Avenue
Description
A billboard-heavy project continued to October 1, 2026; the final EIR is now posted online.
Impact summary
Adds the city's largest single batch of affordable housing (128 units, 13% of its regional housing obligation) on the eastern gateway — but also 674 parking spaces and six billboards.
Applicant
- Address
- 1000 N. La Brea Avenue, West Hollywood, CASee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation, not a final decision. City Council decides next.
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission Meeting - Oct 1, 2026
A 34-story, 514-unit mixed-use tower (128 affordable) with 674 parking spaces, ~30,000 sq ft of commercial space, and six billboards, replacing the former Cemex plant. The commission recommended it to the City Council 4-3 with added conditions tightening the DA's financial terms.
Planning Commission Meeting - Sep 3, 2026
A billboard-heavy project continued to October 1, 2026; the final EIR is now posted online.
Related issues (3)
Temporary workers' union recognition
Union speakers dominated both hearings demanding local-hire, prevailing-wage, and apprenticeship commitments. The applicant on La Brea says a majority of trades would be union but no PLA exists; on Sunset they have a Carpenters deal and are near one with Laborers.
Sheriff staffing and public safety impacts of growth
Residents raised drunk-driving crashes on Sherwood Drive near La Cienega, gate codes written on buildings enabling garage break-ins, a 24/7 CVS rooftop loudspeaker, and vacant buildings attracting problems. The council heard requests for bollards, a resident mailer, and stronger code enforcement.
1000 N. La Brea tower and billboard financing
A 34-story, 514-unit tower with 128 affordable units hinges on six billboards (22,000 sq ft) whose revenue terms commissioners couldn't fully audit. Housing advocates cheered; critics called it unauditable spot-zoning.
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