Lakewood Approves 388-Unit Apartment Project Replacing Former Office Building

Texas-based developer JPI has received approval from the City of Lakewood for a significant residential project at 3200 E. Carson Street. The plan involves demolishing a 1980s office building on a nearly five-acre site to construct a new five-story structure. This development will introduce 388 residential units, contributing to the region's housing supply. The entire project spans over 630,000 square feet, encompassing the residential spaces, amenity areas, and a dedicated parking structure.

City records indicate that AO is the architectural firm responsible for the design. The property, which was reportedly sold by AARP in December 2025, marks another Southern California venture for JPI. The developer is actively pursuing similar residential initiatives, with announced plans in Gardena and ongoing construction in West Carson and Downtown Long Beach. This office-to-residential conversion highlights a growing trend in urban development, addressing housing demand by repurposing underutilized commercial assets. For developers, such projects offer opportunities to revitalize sites and meet market needs, often navigating local approvals for adaptive reuse or new construction.