Deep Roots MB Proposes 60-Unit Project at 201 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach

Key Points

• Project plans call for 60 studio, one, two, and three bedroom apartments above semi subterranean parking for 110 vehicles.
• 12 units are set aside for low-income households, qualifying the project for development incentives.
• The site at 201-207 N. Sepulveda Blvd. is in Manhattan Beach’s Residential Overlay District, encouraging mixed use residential development along key corridors.

Project Overview

Deep Roots MB, LLC, the property owner, submitted plans for a seven story, 69,000 square foot building to replace the existing garden store. The project would provide a mix of unit types, targeting families, professionals, and local residents seeking modern apartments in Manhattan Beach.The development sits across from a senior housing project under construction by Sunrise Senior Living and is part of broader efforts to increase housing in the area. Manhattan Beach’s Residential Overlay District allows for taller, mixed use projects along Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue.

Market Context

Manhattan Beach has seen multiple recent residential proposals, including a 273 unit project at the former Fry’s Electronics site and a 550 unit building replacing an office complex along Rosecrans Avenue, reflecting a growing demand for urban residential supply.

Bottom Line

The 201 N. Sepulveda Blvd. project illustrates how developers are leveraging overlay district incentives to deliver mixed income housing while replacing underused commercial sites, contributing to Manhattan Beach’s evolving residential landscape.