217 North Avenue 55 (ENV-2023-3248-CE)

The City of Los Angeles is overseeing the construction, use, and maintenance of a new three-story, seven-unit apartment building located at 217 North Avenue 55 in Los Angeles, California. The project is situated on a 9,825.5 square foot lot zoned RD2-1-HPOZ, positioned behind an existing historic duplex from 1907 that is a contributing feature to the Highland Park Garvanza Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. The development includes a diverse unit mix consisting of one studio, two one-bedroom units, two two-bedroom units, and two three-bedroom units, with individual floor areas ranging from 437 to 1,187 square feet. Notably, the project designates one unit for a low-income household and one unit for a very low-income household. Infrastructure plans include the installation of seven long-term and two short-term bicycle parking stalls, as well as grading work involving approximately 570 cubic yards of cut and 100 cubic yards of fill. The project has been granted a Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for in-fill development projects. Key points of contact for the project include City Planning Associate Pablo Estrada, applicant Orlando Cetina, and representative Gustavo Cesareo.