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Weekly Los Angeles Newsletter January 18, 2026
Stay up to date on Los Angeles real estate news.
Metro staff recommend heavy rail alignment for Sepulveda Pass projectFinal certification of the Torrance Metro rail extension is also expected this month  Four years after kicking off the environmental review process for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor project, Metro staff have recommended pursuing a heavy rail subway for the congested corridor parallel to the 405 Freeway.
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HollywoodUncommon plans 15-story apartment building at 7441 Sunset Blvd. in HollywoodDeveloper previously sought to build a more modest seven-story complex |
Mid-WilshireL.A. County green-lights initial phase of La Brea Tar Pits revamp$234M phase one project could start work in Fall 2026 |
One year since the fires, Collapse of 24-hour Los Angeles, and moreL.A. real estate, architecture, and urban planning news from the past week |
PasadenaLarge afforable housing complex proposed at 2155 E. Colorado Blvd. in PasadenaMeta Housing Corp. proposed 214 residential units |
Beverly HillsBeverly Hills grants developer's appeal for Builder's Remedy project at 9229 Wilshire Blvd.A revised application cuts plans for a hotel from the project |
Santa MonicaMixed-use building slated for 1655 26th St. in Santa MonicaThe project would replace offices across the street from the Water Garden |
RegionalReport: L.A. residential permitting was historically weak in 2025Hilgard Economics concludes just 8,714 homes were permitted citywide last year |
Long BeachMixed-use development takes a step forward at 400 E. Anaheim St. in Long BeachPlans call for 161 apartments with commercial space |
San PedroCity-owned site at 643 S. Pacific Ave. in San Pedro could be put up for saleThe building was previously home to the Croatian Cultural Center |
WestwoodApartments slated for 11001 W. Santa Monica Blvd. in WestwoodEight-story, 58-unit building would replace a Jiffy Lube |
Mid-CityAffordable housing rising on side-by-side lots along La BreaDCM Rentals is building two projects between 20th and 21st Streets |
InglewoodFairfield Hotel takes shape at 3640 Century Blvd. in InglewoodPlans call for a five-story, 150-room hotel |
Pico-RobertsonAffordable housing slated for 8688 W. Pico Blvd.Seven-story, 55-unit apartment complex would replace surface parking |
Hyde ParkAffordable housing under construction at 3455 Slauson Ave. in Hyde ParkPlans call for a six-story, 75-unit apartment building |
