Kam Sang Company Eyes Condo Conversion of 351 Room Hilton in Downtown Glendale

Key Points

• The 351-room Hilton at 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd. could be converted into a luxury high-rise condo tower.
• Kam Sang Company acquired the hotel and adjacent land in 2017 for more than $73 million.
• A separate 25-story hotel tower is still proposed next door, signaling a broader repositioning strategy.

A major adaptive reuse opportunity is emerging in Downtown Glendale. Kam Sang Company has filed plans to convert the 19-story Hilton at 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd. into a luxury residential condo building. The hotel, completed in 1990, sits on the north end of Downtown and contains 351 keys. While the application does not yet specify unit count, the shift from hospitality to for-sale housing reflects a broader trend across California as developers respond to strong residential demand and shifting hotel fundamentals.

For investors, this is a classic repositioning play in a high-barrier-to-entry Los Angeles submarket.

A Strategic Rebalance

Kam Sang purchased the Hilton and adjacent parcels for more than $73 million in 2017. The long hold period suggests a strategic redevelopment plan rather than a short-term flip. Importantly, the condo conversion does not appear to eliminate hospitality from the site entirely. A previously reviewed proposal calls for a new 25-story hotel tower on neighboring parcels at 135 to 190 Glenoaks Blvd. That tower would include 226 guest rooms, restaurant space, meeting rooms, and office space. The combined strategy points to capital recycling, replacing an older hotel asset with for-sale residential while potentially delivering a newer, more competitive hospitality product next door.

Glendale’s Residential Momentum

The proposal aligns with a broader housing push in Downtown Glendale. Nearby, developer Izek Shomof is pursuing an office-to-residential conversion on Brand Boulevard. Onni Group is also planning a high-rise residential project south of the 134 Freeway. Glendale continues to attract density as Los Angeles municipalities encourage adaptive reuse and new housing production near established commercial corridors. For condo developers and land investors, this corridor is increasingly active.

What Landlords and Investors Should Watch

The project must undergo design review, so final scope and timing remain fluid. But the direction is clear. Owners of older hospitality and office assets in strong infill locations are exploring residential conversion to unlock higher long term value. In supply-constrained Southern California markets, adaptive reuse remains one of the most viable paths to reposition aging commercial real estate into a stronger performing residential product.