Developer Breaks Ground on Koreatown Apartment Project
The new eight-story building at 3800 W. 6th Street will add 219 market-rate apartments to the area.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Developer Leo Lee has officially broken ground on a new mixed-use development at 3800 W. 6th Street in Koreatown. The project features 219 market-rate units and ground-floor commercial space.
Why it matters
The development represents a significant expansion of residential housing in Los Angeles. The project utilized density bonus incentives to increase building scale, while affordable housing needs were met through a separate complex on Hobart Boulevard.
The eight-story project includes 8,748 square feet of commercial space and a 173-car basement garage. Construction on the site is expected to last for a 27-month period.
The players
Leo Lee
Leo Lee is the developer responsible for the new mixed-use project on W. 6th Street.
EWAI
EWAI is the architectural firm serving as the designer for the new apartment complex.
The details
Designed by EWAI, the building will offer a mix of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The developer satisfied city requirements for the new project by completing a separate 80-unit senior affordable housing complex on nearby Hobart Boulevard.
Timeline
The groundbreaking ceremony took place in October 2026.
Construction is scheduled to span the next 27 months.
Market Landscape
This project leverages the Los Angeles density bonus incentives to maximize housing supply in a high-demand neighborhood. It follows a pattern of recent urban infill developments that trade building scale for mandatory community affordable housing contributions.
Residents in Koreatown can expect construction activity at the 6th Street site to continue for over two years. The addition of these 219 market-rate units may eventually influence rental inventory in the immediate surrounding neighborhood.
The takeaway
This development highlights how developers are navigating city requirements by pairing market-rate projects with off-site affordable housing. Local observers should monitor the project's progress as the builder secures the final building permits.
Further reading
For more on development projects, visit Los Angeles Openings & Closings.
More information
To learn about city housing initiatives, visit the Los Angeles affordable housing portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urbanize LA.
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