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    1159 W 36th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007

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    For Sale
    $3,100,000

    Nine-unit apartment building near USC with value-add potential.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    7,148 SF
    Price / SF:
    $433/SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    179
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 12:27 am

    Property Features for 1159 W 36th St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,148 SF
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1964

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    Listing Contact
    Michael Chang

    Listing agent Michael Chang License #CalDRE #01880895

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    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime Location: Half a block from USC West Campus, ideal for student housing conversion.
    • Value‑Add Opportunity: Approximately 35% rental upside with potential for rent growth.
    • Favorable Unit Mix: All 9 units are 2 bedroom/1 bath, appealing to student renters.
    • Seismic Retrofitting Completed: City‑mandated soft‑story parking work recently finished.
    • Unit 1 Renovated & Vacant: Recently renovated unit will be delivered vacant at close of escrow.
    • R3 Zoning with Development Potential: Located in a TOC Tier 3 Zone, qualifying for density bonus.

    Overview

    This two-story apartment building, constructed in 1964, is located half a block from the USC West Campus, southwest of Downtown Los Angeles. The property features nine units, each with two bedrooms and one bathroom, with an average size of approximately 800 square feet. Situated on an R3 zoned lot exceeding 9,000 square feet, the wood-frame stucco building includes nine parking spaces. The property has undergone city-mandated seismic soft-story parking work. One unit has been recently renovated and will be delivered vacant. Utilities are separately metered for gas and electric, and master metered for water. An on-site laundry room includes a seller-owned washer and dryer. Most units feature upgrades such as laminate floors, new windows, and updated cabinets and bathroom vanities. The property is located near Smart & Final, the United States Postal Service, and Trader Joe's/Target. The location has an 81 Walk Score, indicating it is very walkable. The property is located within the USC Patrol Zone and is several blocks north of the Expo Metro Line. The R3 zoning, located in a TOC Tier 3 Zone, qualifies for a density bonus and offers development potential.
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    Apartment buildings

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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    City
    Los Angeles
    County
    Los Angeles
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -118.293
    Latitude
    34.0232

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Nine-unit apartment building near USC with value-add potential.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 1159 W 36th St Los Angeles, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,100,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Location: Half a block from USC West Campus, ideal for student housing conversion.; Value‑Add Opportunity: Approximately 35% rental upside with potential for rent growth.; Favorable Unit Mix: All 9 units are 2 bedroom/1 bath, appealing to student renters.
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    Real Estate License ID: CalDRE #01880895
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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