4S Bay Partners’ Jessica Sarowitz Wins Approval for 257K SF Production Campus in Baldwin Hills

Key Points

• 4S Bay Partners received approval for a 256,750-square-foot production campus in Baldwin Hills from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission.
• The six-building Stocker Street Creative project will include production studios, offices, restaurants, and community space.
• The development will rise near Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, where other major commercial and residential projects are also moving forward.

What the Stocker Street Creative Campus Adds to Baldwin Hills

The project will deliver approximately 256,750 square feet of new commercial space across six buildings designed by JGM. The development is centered around a 31,000-square-foot landscaped plaza, creating a campus-style environment for production and office tenants. The plan includes studio production support areas, creative office space, dining options, and community space. Buildings on the site could rise as high as 110 feet, reflecting the scale of modern production facilities required by media companies. By combining production studios with creative offices and amenities, the project is designed to attract companies in film, television, digital media, and content production.

What the Production and Studio Space Means for Entertainment Real Estate

Several buildings in the complex will be dedicated specifically to production infrastructure. Two structures will house nearly 50,000 square feet of sound stages, supporting studio production and filming operations. Another building will provide 44,400 square feet of production support space, paired with 88,800 square feet of office space for creative companies. These features align with broader trends in Los Angeles, where developers are building purpose-built production campuses to meet continued demand from streaming platforms, studios, and media companies. Adding sound stages alongside office space allows production teams, editors, and executives to operate within the same campus, improving workflow efficiency for film and television projects.

What the Retail and Restaurant Space Means for the Campus

The development will also include restaurant and retail components designed to activate the property and serve employees working on-site. A three-story building at the corner of Santa Rosalia Boulevard and Stocker Street will include 11,500 square feet of fast-casual restaurants and food options on the ground floor. Upper levels will contain roughly 24,000 square feet of office space. Another highlight is a 9,000-square-foot rooftop restaurant and garden located on the project’s largest building. These hospitality elements are intended to create a more vibrant work environment and attract creative tenants looking for modern campus-style office space.

Why Baldwin Hills Is Attracting Major Development

The Stocker Street Creative campus is part of a broader wave of development transforming the Baldwin Hills area. Nearby, Harridge Development Group has plans to redevelop the 42-acre Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza site with more than 900 residential units, a hotel, and new commercial space. At the same time, Hudson Pacific Properties is preparing a 300,000-square-foot office development across from the mall at the former Marlton Square property. Together, these projects signal a shift toward larger mixed-use and commercial investments in Baldwin Hills, positioning the area as a growing hub for entertainment, housing, and office space in Los Angeles.

What the Approval Means for the Project Timeline

Following planning commission approval, the project will move toward final city approvals before construction can begin. Planning documents indicate construction could start in July 2026, with development expected to take nearly three years. If timelines hold, the Stocker Street Creative campus could be completed by May 2029. For developers and investors focused on entertainment real estate, the project highlights how production infrastructure remains a key driver of commercial development in Los Angeles as demand for content continues to expand.