1639 abbot kinney: Residential SUITES
venice, ca

Situated above the retail level are four refined residential units designed with modern comfort and understated luxury in mind. These light-filled apartments feature warm wood flooring, custom paneled cabinetry, and generous outdoor space—including private balconies and a shared roof deck—ideal for enjoying the ocean breeze and vibrant street life of Venice Beach. Every unit is supported by secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in this dense urban neighborhood. The integrated design ensures that residential life feels both elevated and connected to the energy of the street below.

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.

Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel stove and range hood, large black-framed window, and a view of a palm tree outside.
Three architectural floor plans for different levels of a building, labeled as ground, second, and third floor plans, with various rooms and layout details.
Modern building with large windows and black metal accents, a yellow sign with black text at the bottom, and a tall palm tree against a blue sky.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher, on a hardwood floor.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, black stove, and a large window with black trim letting in natural light.
Modern kitchen sink with a chrome faucet and a window showing a sunny outdoor scene with a tall palm tree, utility pole, and green trees.
Wooden stairs with black handrails in a white-walled hallway, with an emergency fire alarm on the left wall and a sign indicating the first floor on the right wall.
Interior view of a modern building with wooden stairs, white walls, and metal handrails. There are multiple exit signs, some illuminated green, and a window showing tree outside.
Modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, large mirror, toilet, and glass enclosed shower with beige tiles, white walls, and recessed ceiling lighting.
A modern bathroom with a vanity featuring wooden cabinets, a white countertop with a sink, a large illuminated mirror, and black wall-mounted lights. The wall is painted white, and there is a mirror reflecting the room. There are several switches and outlets on the wall near the vanity.
View of a modern building's exterior with a black staircase and balconies, white walls, and large windows under a blue sky with some clouds.
Interior view of a modern building with a staircase, railings, and a large window showing the blue sky outside.