Stile DTLA has transformed the former Ace Hotel into a design‑forward creative hub with redesigned rooms, a rooftop bar and a members‑focused studio space. The relaunch blends hotel stays with music, production and local programming.

L.A. City Council shelved a wide plan to exempt new apartment projects from Measure ULA, keeping the transfer tax intact while advancing a narrow Palisades sale exemption.

The Gap at 1931 Wilshire will close July 23 to make way for an eight‑story, 260‑unit development with 26 affordable homes, city records and the retailer say.

Atwater Village’s BoxCar Studios — a nearly four‑acre campus with three soundstages — has been listed for sale or lease amid a softening stage market. Brokers point to recent renovations and zoning as selling points.

A CIM‑connected landlord has sued The Gathering Spot, saying the West Adams club owes about $828K and is seeking nearly $7M tied to the lease. The club says building issues forced its closure.

A John Burns analysis cited by the San Diego Union‑Tribune estimates Orange County home prices about 35% above local fundamentals, the second‑largest gap in the U.S.

A private investor bought the 45‑unit building at 3717 Cardiff Ave in Palms for about $13.1 million. The property was marketed as a Westside value‑add near Culver City.

Whole Foods plans to relocate its Third & Fairfax store into The Daphne at 355 S Ogden Drive, anchoring the Bloom on Third redevelopment. The move follows Amazon’s grocery pivot earlier this year.

City Hall approved Fourth & Central — a $2B, 7.6‑acre plan to turn cold‑storage blocks into 10 buildings with 1,500+ homes, offices, shops and on‑site supportive services.

A Redwood West‑Panattoni venture bought The Pike for about $50M and says it will invest $20M to refresh the waterfront mall ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

Rocket Mortgage’s analysis finds a typical New York City household would need roughly 65 years to save a $265,000 first-time down payment, while some Midwest metros take under four years.

The 1929 Sparkletts bottling plant on the Eagle Rock–Highland Park border earned Historic‑Cultural Monument status from L.A. City Council, pausing redevelopment and opening a months‑long review window.

Simon and David Reuben have assumed control of the West Hollywood EDITION after a deed-in-lieu transfer tied to roughly $211M in outstanding debt. The handoff follows months of loan disputes over the Sunset Strip property.