The Marlowe Apartment Complex Completed in Venice
The new five-story mixed-use building on Lincoln Boulevard brings 50 apartments to the neighborhood.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Apartments
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Wiseman Residential has finished construction on The Marlowe, a five-story apartment building located at 1808-1816 S. Lincoln Boulevard in Venice. The complex adds 50 residential units and nearly 5,000 square feet of commercial space to the area.
Why it matters
The development utilizes Transit Oriented Communities incentives to increase local housing density, providing a mix of market-rate and deed-restricted affordable options. The project repurposed land formerly occupied by an auto body repair shop to modernize the streetscape.
The property includes 50 total units, with five set aside for extremely low-income residents. Studio units are priced at $2,662 per month, while three-bedroom units exceed $7,433 per month.
The players
Wiseman Residential
A developer active in the Los Angeles market that focuses on modern multi-family apartment projects.
Reed Architectural Group
An architectural firm specializing in the design of contemporary multi-story residential and mixed-use structures.
The details
Designed by Reed Architectural Group, the building utilizes a contemporary podium-type structure with terraced decks. To allow for the five-story height, Wiseman Residential employed Transit Oriented Communities incentives which permit larger developments than base zoning rules typically allow. The building also features a 42-car garage, a fitness center, a rooftop deck, and a rear yard.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: Construction of The Marlowe is complete.
The Home Front
This project follows the pattern of density increases established by the city's Transit Oriented Communities incentives. It highlights a broader shift in urban planning where older automotive commercial lots are being replaced by high-density residential and mixed-use structures.
Prospective renters should research the local transit access that qualified this site for density bonuses to determine if it suits their commuting needs. Families interested in affordable units should inquire with the property manager about income eligibility requirements for the deed-restricted inventory.
The takeaway
The transformation of the former auto repair site into a 50-unit complex underscores the ongoing evolution of Lincoln Boulevard into a dense, transit-accessible residential corridor. Check the local zoning registry for updates on future commercial occupants to understand how the ground-floor space will serve the neighborhood.
Further reading
Learn more about new residential developments by browsing our Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urbanize LA.
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