At the intersection of 6th and Harvard Streets in Koreatown, wood framing has reached its peak for a mixed-use development from Jamison Services, Inc. 

The project at 549 S. Harvard Boulevard, which replaced a post office branch, consists of a seven-story building that will feature 150 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments atop 12,900 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Parking for 192 vehicles will be provided in two basement levels.

View looking west on 6th StreetRichard Bourne

The site was entitled for development using Transit Oriented Communities incentives to permit a larger structure than otherwise allowed by zoning rules. In exchange, 15 of the new apartments are to be set aside for rent as deed-restricted affordable housing at the extremely low-income level.

Next Architecture is designing the contemporary podium-type building, which is to be clad cement plaster with metal accents. Plans show a U-shaped footprint above the building’s second floor, wrapping an elevated courtyard.

Rendering of 549 S Harvard BoulevardNext Architecture

Jamison is not the first development to pitch plans for the 6th and Harvard site. Prior to the pandemic, Urban Commons had proposed the construction of a 10-story hotel and condominium complex on the property. However, an entitlement application for that project was withdrawn in January 2020, according to city records.

Jamison Services ranks among the largest commercial property owners in the City of Los Angeles, and recently completed the two-tower Opus apartments a short walk to the east at 3545 Wilshire Boulevard.

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