Zip code 90013, Mar 2026 to May 2026, from the Redfin Data Center. 90013 covers the Arts District plus Little Tokyo and parts of Downtown east of Main Street; nearly all sales are condos and lofts. Zip codes don't line up neatly with neighborhood borders, and medians hide a wide range of homes, so treat these as a rough feel for the area.
Architect Harrison Albright designed this freight depot for the Santa Fe railroad in 1907 as a single room about a quarter mile long beside the tracks, part of the rail yards and citrus packing houses that once lined the LA River. After industry moved out, artists began taking over the empty warehouses in the 1970s, and in 2001 the Southern California Institute of Architecture moved into the depot. The long building is now one of the district's defining landmarks and a symbol of how its industrial shell became studios and lofts.
The homes
The Arts District is a grid of old rail yards, factories and produce warehouses between Alameda Street and the LA River. Most homes are lofts carved out of those buildings: brick or concrete shells, timber or steel trusses, ceilings of 12 feet or more, and big industrial windows. Some are formal condos, and some are live/work units that began as artist studios, which can mean open plans with few interior walls and loading-dock style entries.
Newer mid-rise buildings fill in many of the former parking lots, and most of them are rentals with a smaller share of condos. They tend to have rooftop decks, gyms and ground-floor shops. Lot lines are industrial, so there are almost no yards. Outdoor space usually means a balcony, a shared roof or a private terrace on a top-floor unit.
The feel
- The Sixth Street Viaduct opened in 2022 with a row of lit arches, and it has become the district's best-known view, day or night.
- Hauser & Wirth fills a former flour mill complex with large free galleries, a courtyard garden and a bookstore.
- Row DTLA turned a set of early 1900s produce market buildings into shops, offices and restaurants, and Smorgasburg LA runs there on Sundays for much of the year.
- Murals, breweries and the river. Painted walls cover whole buildings, taprooms sit in old warehouses, and the concrete LA River channel runs along the east side.
Eat, drink, shop
- Bestia (East 7th Place). Big, lively Italian room known for house-cured meats, wood-fired pizza and rich pastas. The Infatuation
- Bavel (Mateo Street). Middle Eastern cooking with wood-fired breads, spreads and lamb under a plant-filled ceiling. Time Out LA
- Damian (East 7th Place). Modern Mexican from the Mexico City team behind Pujol, with a leafy courtyard. The Infatuation
- Camélia (Industrial Street). A French brasserie with a Japanese accent, from classic steak frites to seasonal plates. The Infatuation
- Kato (Row DTLA). A Michelin-starred Taiwanese tasting menu with a serious cocktail and wine program. Time Out LA
- Everson Royce Bar (East 7th Street). Easygoing bar with a big patio, good cocktails and a famous burger. The Infatuation
Getting around
The 101, 10, 5 and 60 all meet just across the river, so the freeways are close in every direction. The Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro station on the A and E Lines sits at the district's northwest corner, and Union Station is a short ride or drive away. Outside rush hour, the Historic Core is often 5 to 10 minutes by car, Hollywood 20 to 25, and LAX 30 to 40. Many streets are wide and industrial, and some lofts have limited or no assigned parking, so ask.
What's new
- Sixth Street PARC. A 12-acre park beneath the viaduct, on both sides of the river, with an arts plaza, stage, dog park and sports courts, is now expected to open in early 2027 (LAist).
- A possible Arts District Metro station. Metro is studying a B and D Line extension from Union Station to a station near the Sixth Street Viaduct. It is still in planning and environmental review, with no funding or opening date set (Metro).
- 670 Mesquit. The City Council approved this BIG-designed mixed-use complex near the river in July 2025, with offices, housing, a hotel and shops planned in stepped towers up to 34 stories. No construction date is set (BIG).
- The Regional Connector. Since June 2023, trains from the Little Tokyo/Arts District station run straight through Downtown toward Santa Monica and Long Beach without a transfer (FOX 11).
Good to know
- Live/work and the certificate of occupancy. Much of the district is zoned for industrial use, and many lofts were permitted as live/work or artist-in-residence units. Read the certificate of occupancy and any recorded covenants to see exactly what the unit is approved for, and verify with the City of LA.
- HOA and building condition. Older conversions can have aging roofs, elevators and plumbing. Ask for the reserve study, recent minutes and any special assessments, and get a thorough inspection.
- Seismic retrofits. Many buildings here are brick or concrete from the early 1900s. Ask whether required retrofits are complete and documented.
- Rail and truck noise. Freight and Metro rail yards, trucks and late-night venues sit nearby. Visit at different hours before you commit.