1639 Abbot kinney:
commercial RETAIL SUITES
venice, ca

  • APN#: 4241036035
    Parcel Area: 3,570 Sq. Ft.
    Parcel Dims.: Depth 105'-0", Width 34"-0"
    Date Built: 1911 (1641 Abbot Kinney Blvd.)
    1935 (1939 Abbot Kinney Blvd.)
    Total Building Area: 5,125 Sq. Ft.
    Zoning: M1-1-O, Zone Change To (T)(Q) CM-1-O
    General Plan Use: Limited Manufacturing
    Building Use: (E) Comm. Retail and Multi-Fam Res.
    Const. Type: Type V-A
    Bldg. Code: Commercial and Residential Combo
    Fire Sprinkler: Yes, Fully Sprinklered
    Coastal Zone: Yes, Single Jurisdiction
    Historic Pres Review: No
    Landslide: No
    Methane Zone: None
    Liquefaction: Yes
    Climate Zone: 6
    Parking: 3 Comm. and 1 Biz = 4 Total

Floor plans of a multi-story building showing ground, second, and third floors with detailed layouts of rooms, staircases, and outdoor areas.

Originally constructed in 1935, the front building was thoughtfully remodeled to create a highly desirable ground-floor tenant space on Abbot Kinney Boulevard—one of Southern California’s most iconic retail corridors. Expansive storefront glazing floods the interior with natural light, while two separate entries offer flexibility to accommodate either a single occupant or multiple tenants. The ground-floor façade is clad in vertical wood planks, subtly referencing the materiality and scale of the preserved Craftsman bungalow at the rear. Above, a living green wall envelops the upper floors, offering both visual distinction and a connection to the natural character of Venice.

The project includes the adaptive reuse and expansion of a three-story mixed-use building at the front of the site and a one-story Craftsman bungalow at the rear, originally constructed in 1935 and 1918, respectively. A total of 1,345 square feet of new area was introduced—641 square feet of commercial space and 704 square feet of residential space—bringing the total project area to 5,125 square feet. Five new on-site parking spaces were added where none previously existed, while the residential unit count remains unchanged at five dwelling units. The existing single-family bungalow at the rear was preserved and elevated to accommodate parking below, maintaining its historical integrity. The estimated construction value for the project is $7.8 million.

Architecture (Mixed-Use), Historic, Entitlements (Incl. Zone Change)
5,125 SF / Ground-floor retail w/five residential units

Coastal Development Permit: APCW-2018-7013-ZC-ZV-ZAA-CDP-SPE-SPP-MEL-WDI
CEQA: ENV-2018-7014-EAF"
California Coastal Commission: 5-VEN-21-0080
Permit(s): 22016-10000-00775, Plan Check # B22LA00436, 22014-10000-00120, Plan Check # B22LA00436, etc.
Status: Complete

Principal Architect: David Hertz, FAIA / David Hertz Architects, Inc.
Project Architect: Ed Millán, AIA / Millán Architect / Studio
Photography: Josh Spooner Photography for Millán Architect / Studio
Renderings: Ed Millán, AIA / Millán Architect / Studio

Photorealistic renderings developed by Millán Architect / Studio. Original project initiated at David Hertz Architect, inc. with Ed Millán, AIA serving as Project Architect for DHA and for MA/S. Images represent an alternative development and may not be indicative of the final constructed project.

© 2025 Millán Architect Studio. All Photographs. All rights reserved.

Aerial view of a city near the coast with residential and commercial buildings, streets lined with trees and cars, and the ocean in the background under a clear sky.
Modern building with large windows, wooden panel accents, and black metal awning, with a tall palm tree and blue sky in the background.
View of a modern commercial storefront with a glass door, large windows, black awnings, and external lighting fixtures, on a sunny sidewalk.
Storefront with large yellow sign advertising future opening for ear piercing and earrings, with a partial sign for studs. Modern building with large windows and a black metal awning.
A building with a wooden facade featuring large windows, a sign for Studs ear piercing and earrings, and a person walking by on the sidewalk.
Empty sidewalk in front of a storefront with a large yellow sign that says "CLOSED." There are black metal awning supports above the sign, and a small white sign that says "Ear Piercing & Earrings". The street has parked cars and tall palm trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
An empty room with a wooden slat ceiling, large windows letting in natural light, and a polished concrete floor.
Modern storefront with a wood exterior, large glass windows, and black metal accents. There is greenery on the upper part of the building facade and a black awning over the entrance. The reflection in the glass shows parked cars and nearby buildings.

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