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Venice Beach Art Lofts

8 Brooks Ave, Venice, CA 90291

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Highlights

  • Bike-Friendly Area
  • Waterfront
  • Basketball Court
  • High Ceilings
  • Deck
  • Controlled Access
  • Surround Sound
  • On-Site Retail
  • Sundeck

About Venice Beach Art Lofts

8 Brooks Avenue, the prestigious Fenmar Building, is home to the Venice Beach Lofts, which are creative live/work lofts at the northwest corner of Venice Beach, offering breathtaking views of the ocean and the Santa Monica mountains. The Fenmar Building was originally constructed in 1921 and underwent a full renovation 2006 setting the standard for style and luxury in North beach with the finest design and finishes. The building boasts pristine white oak floors throughout, stainless steel appliances, rift oak cabinets in kitchen and bathroom, laundry facilities, secure keypad entry system, subterranean parking, and bicycle and surfboard storage. Venice exudes vibrancy and variety in its electric nightlife, most of which is along its famous beach and Boardwalk. The Venice Beach Lofts take full advantage of its premier location on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, which features a sandy beach along the Pacific with lively local restaurants and shops, along with street vendors and performers. Windward Plaza, the heart of the Venice Beach Boardwalk, is just a 5-minute walk and features the Public Art Walls, Venice Skate Park, basketball courts, and Muscle Beach. Take a break Friday morning for a short 15-minute walk to the Venice Farmers Market that has been operating on South Venice Boulevard since 1987. The market provides a wide array of fresh produce, coffee, and friendly local merchants. Head to Abbott Kinney Boulevard, just two blocks away, for high-end fashion, jewelry, art galleries, and gift shops. Santa Monica's Main Street is only a half-mile and offers even more boutique shopping and scenic beaches. Traveling around Venice can be done by riding a bicycle or walking. Pedestrians appreciate the beach and boardwalk areas with wide walkways designed for skating, cycling, and walking. Interstate 10 is accessible by traveling approximately two miles north to Santa Monica, which leads to Los Angeles. Public transportation is readily available, with stops on all major roads, and one just two blocks up Brooks Avenue on Main Street. The Venice Beach Lofts present a unique opportunity to lease creative live/work space, surrounded by the very best amenities in a neighborhood that is considered the heart of Silicon Beach.

Venice Beach Art Lofts is an apartment community located in Los Angeles County and the 90291 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Los Angeles Unified Rocp School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 10 North Facing Ocean View Windows
  • 10 North Facing Windows W/ocean Views
  • Access To Penthouse Deck
  • Bidet
  • Garage Parking Offsite
  • Ground Floor Access
  • Offsite Garage Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Sleek Rift Oak Cabinets, Oak Floors
  • Softened & Dechlorinated Water
  • Softened And Dechlorinated Water
  • Water Filtration

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Controlled Access

Laundry Service

  • Wi-Fi
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Video Patrol
  • On-Site Retail
  • Laundry Service
  • Elevator
  • Storage Space
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Basketball Court
  • Sundeck
  • Waterfront

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Refrigerator

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Surround Sound
  • Intercom
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Tile Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Skylights
  • Window Coverings
  • Patio
  • Deck

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Location
8 Brooks Ave, Venice,
CA 90291
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City - Venice

Venice is a neighborhood of Los Angeles where working canals run quietly behind beach bungalows and street artists set up next to tech offices on the same block. Founded in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as a resort town modeled after its Italian namesake, Venice has held onto that original sense of creative restlessness while evolving into one of the Westside's most sought-after addresses. The neighborhood anchors itself around two distinct identities: the energy of Ocean Front Walk and the more polished pace of Abbot Kinney Boulevard, each drawing a different rhythm of daily life.

Renters here choose from a wide range of housing, including beach walk-up apartments, canal-adjacent bungalows, converted lofts, and newer apartment communities near Rose Avenue and the Oakwood district. The Venice Canal Historic District offers some of the most distinctive residential streets in all of Los Angeles, with narrow footbridges and landscaped waterways just blocks from the Pacific.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Venice Venice, CA
Studio $2,168 $2,156
1 Bedroom $2,784 $2,826
2 Bedrooms $3,663 $3,744
3 Bedrooms $5,365 $5,365
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Santa Monica Coll., Emeritus
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Santa Monica Coll., Airport
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Santa Monica Coll.
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
Santa Monica College, Madison
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
Venice Beach Art Lofts is within 7 minutes or 2.4 miles from Santa Monica Coll., Emeritus. It is also near Santa Monica Coll., Airport and Santa Monica Coll..
Schools
John Muir Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Coeur D'Alene Avenue Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
295 Students
Nearby
Westminster Avenue Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
367 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-8
974 Students
Attendance Zone
Venice Senior High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,293 Students
Attendance Zone
Acton Academy Venice Beach
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Delphi Academy of Santa Monica
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
28 Students
Nearby
Venice Luthern School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
62 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Venice include Downtown Santa Monica, located 2.5 miles from Venice Beach Art Lofts. Venice Beach Art Lofts is near Los Angeles International, located 7.4 miles or 15 minutes away, and Bob Hope, located 24.2 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Downtown Santa Monica
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
17 St/ Smc
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
26Th St/Bergamont
Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
Expo/Bundy
Drive: 10 min 4.8 mi
Expo / Sepulveda Station
Drive: 12 min 5.7 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Los Angeles
Drive: 27 min 18.1 mi
L. A. Union Station Metrolink Station
Drive: 28 min 18.4 mi
Van Nuys
Drive: 30 min 20.3 mi
Van Nuys Metrolink Station
Drive: 31 min 20.6 mi
Glendale Metrolink Station
Drive: 33 min 21.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Los Angeles International
 Drive: 15 min 7.4 mi
Bob Hope
 Drive: 37 min 24.2 mi

Walkability Near Venice Beach Art Lofts

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Active

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Venice Beach Art Lofts.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Ocean Front Walk
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
1711-1715 Pacific Ave
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
423-425 Rose Ave
Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Venice Beach Art Lofts has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 14-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Santa Monica Pier Aquarium
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Santa Monica State Beach
 Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
Will Rogers State Beach
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access
 Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Will Rogers State Historic Park
 Drive: 15 min 6.1 mi
Venice Beach Art Lofts has 5 parks within 6.1 miles, including Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Santa Monica State Beach, and Ballona Creek Trail - Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve Access.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic Hospital
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Providence Saint John's Health Center
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Venice Beach Art Lofts has 3 hospitals within 3.8 miles, the nearest is Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Los Angeles Air Force Base
Drive: 18 min 9.9 mi
Fort MacArthur
Drive: 41 min 28.6 mi
Long Beach Naval Station
Drive: 44 min 30.8 mi
Venice Beach Art Lofts has 3 military bases within 30.8 miles, the nearest is Los Angeles Air Force Base which is 9.9 miles away and a 18 minute drive.

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