Uplifters Development Breaks Ground on 9 Unit Venice Apartment Project With No Parking

Key Points:

•  Uplifters Development is building a five-story, nine-unit apartment project at 1172 W. Nelrose Avenue in Venice.
•  The development uses Transit Oriented Communities incentives to increase height and density.
• One unit will be reserved for extremely low-income renters in exchange for the density bonus.

A new multifamily project is rising just west of Lincoln Boulevard in Venice, replacing a former duplex at 1172 W. Nelrose Avenue.  Los Angeles-based Uplifters Development is constructing a five-story building with nine apartments and no on-site automobile parking. The project reflects the continued use of Transit Oriented Communities incentives to unlock small lot infill density across Los Angeles.

Density Through TOC Incentives

The project secured Transit Oriented Communities approvals, allowing additional height and floor area beyond standard zoning limits. In exchange, one of the nine units will be set aside for extremely low-income households.

For small developers, this type of incentive program can make otherwise marginal sites financially viable. By trading a single affordable unit, the project gains meaningful additional buildable area.

Design and Site Context

Designed by Aero Collective, the contemporary low-rise structure features a second-level patio deck and a clean, modern facade.

The site sits near The Journey, a permanent supportive housing development completed in late 2024. That proximity places the project within an evolving pocket of Venice that is seeing incremental residential growth.

Investor Takeaway

For landlords and multifamily investors, this project underscores the ongoing viability of small lot infill in Westside neighborhoods. Even at nine units, developments like this add density in supply-constrained submarkets where barriers to entry remain high. Transit-Oriented Communities incentives continue to serve as a key lever for unlocking modest-scale projects without traditional parking requirements. In premium coastal neighborhoods like Venice, small but strategic infill plays remain a long-term bet on rental demand.