Developers have submitted plans to replace a two‑story office building at 3205 Ocean Park Ave with a seven‑story mixed‑use project.
The existing 1970s structure would be demolished to make way for 102 apartments comprising a mix of studios, one‑bedrooms and two‑bedrooms. At street level the project includes 4,251 square feet of commercial space and a one‑level underground parking garage with 122 vehicle stalls. According to plan documents, parking provisions also include electric‑vehicle charging stations and bicycle stalls .
A total of 16 of the units would be deed‑restricted for moderate‑income, low‑income and very‑low‑income renters in exchange for density bonuses under State law including AB 1287. The development is privately funded and does not rely on state or federal low‑income tax credits .
JZA Architecture has designed the building in a podium style. Renderings depict a structure with two open courtyards and a rooftop deck for residents. Site plans show approximately 10,700 square feet of combined private and common open space throughout the building .
The proposed development would sit directly north of Santa Monica Airport, a 192-acre site now slated for permanent closure by the end of 2028. Earlier this month, the Santa Monica City Council voted to pursue a park-only future for the airport site, directing staff to study a scenario that complies with Measure LC and would not require voter approval. The motion passed despite concerns from some councilmembers who argued that eliminating housing from the study process was premature and could limit the city’s flexibility amid a worsening regional housing crisis.
While the airport redevelopment remains in early planning stages, the council’s direction signals a preference for open space over new residential or commercial development. That decision may influence future land use and neighborhood dynamics around Ocean Park Blvd, where new housing like the proposed 102-unit project could play a more prominent role in meeting Santa Monica’s state-mandated housing goals. Staff are expected to return in fall 2025 with refined plans, including cost estimates and funding options, while consultants continue gathering input from the public.
