New OnSunset Apartments Rise in Echo Park
The seven-story residential complex at 2225 Sunset Boulevard officially opens with 176 total units.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Apartments
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Cypress Equity Investments has completed the OnSunset Apartments, a new seven-story residential development located in Los Angeles' Echo Park neighborhood. The complex adds 176 housing units to the area, utilizing city incentives to maximize density at the site.
Why it matters
The project leverages Transit Oriented Communities incentives to provide a mix of market-rate and affordable housing options in a dense urban corridor. It represents a significant addition to the local rental market with varied unit types and on-site amenities.
The seven-story building at 2225 Sunset Boulevard offers 176 units, with market-rate monthly rents ranging from $1,745 to $15,050. The site also provides 203 parking spaces and features a courtyard and rooftop deck.
The players
Cypress Equity Investments
This is a real estate development firm based in Santa Monica that specializes in high-density residential and mixed-use projects across Southern California.
Ottinger Architects
This architecture firm specializes in designing multi-family residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects throughout the Los Angeles area.
The details
Designed by Ottinger Architects, the podium-style building features metal paneling and wood siding with live/work units fronting Sunset Boulevard. The development successfully utilized local transit-oriented incentives to permit a larger scale than standard zoning allows.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Project completion confirmed.
Culture Shift
The project utilizes the Los Angeles Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program to exceed standard zoning density requirements. This development follows the pattern of modern residential projects in the city that leverage density bonuses to prioritize housing near major transit hubs.
Potential renters in Echo Park now have access to a new supply of 176 units, ranging from entry-level priced apartments to premium options. Residents should expect increased activity at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Alvarado Street as the complex begins move-ins.
The takeaway
The addition of these units reflects the ongoing shift toward high-density living in historically lower-density Los Angeles neighborhoods. Prospective tenants should verify income qualification requirements for the 18 designated extremely low-income units during their search.
Further reading
For more on residential development in the city, visit Los Angeles Apartments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urbanize LA.
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