




1637 W 37th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90018
About This Home
Rare offering just minutes from the University of Southern California (USC)! This property is being delivered RTI (Ready-To-Issue) with fully approved plans for a new 3-story duplex plus an attached ADU. Altogether, the project is designed to create 31 suites — each with a private bedroom and bathroom, complemented by expansive kitchens and large common areas, perfect for modern co-living or student housing. Currently, the lot features a single-family residence in livable condition, allowing flexibility for immediate rental income while preparing for construction. The thoughtfully designed plans maximize the site’s potential under R2 zoning, providing investors and developers with a rare opportunity to bring a high-demand housing product to the USC area. Key Highlights: RTI approved for duplex + ADU, totaling 31 beds & 31 baths Prime location adjacent to USC – ideal for student housing Elimination of SB 8 and No Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) for this property, offering greater freedom in rental strategy Delivered with complete drawings, engineering, and city approval for immediate build-out Current structure: single-family home in decent condition on site Close to major freeways, dining, shopping, and Downtown Los Angeles This is a turnkey development opportunity with all the heavy lifting already completed. The seller has invested significant time and resources to secure approvals, making this a unique chance for developers, investors, and builders seeking high returns in a supply-constrained market.
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: In Garage
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,589 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5041022024
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Ground
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Lot size: 6,811 sqft
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
