Lincoln Property Company has quietly pulled out the red pen on its plans for an eight-story apartment building at 1238 Lincoln Boulevard, now aiming for 232 studio, one- and two-bedroom homes over a basement garage with roughly 306 parking spaces. The project would replace the longtime Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica and reserve 24 apartments for moderate-, low- and very-low-income renters.
What the April filing shows
A filing made in April, as reported by Urbanize LA, puts Patrick Tighe Architecture in charge of a refreshed design that features a C-shaped podium building wrapping a rear-facing courtyard. The updated program calls for 232 units, about 306 basement parking stalls, and density-bonus incentives in exchange for 24 income-restricted homes.
How the new design differs from the 2025 proposal
The project first surfaced in 2025 as a KFA-designed concept that would have delivered 257 units and approximately 320 parking spaces, with 26 of those apartments set aside as affordable. That initial scheme was captured in early public plans and coverage from LA YIMBY.
Where the project stands with the city
City records show that formal plans for 1238 Lincoln (file no. 25ENT-0192) landed in mid-April and are now winding through Santa Monica’s ministerial review process. An April status report from the City of Santa Monica lists the project among recent by-right housing applications. Staff review and any required public notices will dictate the next administrative steps.
How the Lincoln corridor is changing
The revised plan drops into a broader building boom along Lincoln Boulevard, where low-rise commercial strips are steadily giving way to taller multifamily projects. Coverage in The Real Deal and other local tracking has highlighted a run of nearby up-sizes and fresh proposals that are collectively reshaping the corridor north of Wilshire.
What the density-bonus request means
For 1238 Lincoln, the developer is pursuing state and local density-bonus incentives that allow extra height and floor area in return for deed-restricted affordable units. Santa Monica applies the State Density Bonus Law through its own implementing rules and the statewide statute. The city’s code, published via eCode360, and California Legislature materials on Government Code Section 65915 spell out what kinds of concessions, waivers or parking reductions can be granted. City staff will evaluate those requests during plan check.
What’s next
If the filing continues to move forward, the project will proceed through ministerial review and any remaining administrative approvals before entitlements are finalized. Neighbors and community groups typically receive public notices during that review window, giving them a chance to weigh in on design details and any incentives tied to the density bonus, even as the basic outline of the project is processed under by-right rules.
