EAH Housing, one of the largest and most respected nonprofit housing development and management organizations in the western United States, announced the grand opening of Pointe On La Brea. This former auto body shop has been transformed into a five-story, 50-unit permanent supportive housing community.
“The opening of Pointe On La Brea is a huge step forward for the Fifth Council District as we work to bring more permanent supportive housing online.” Said Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky. “Building more housing and providing access to supportive services is the only way we will make meaningful progress on our homelessness crisis. I am grateful to EAH Housing, former Councilmember Paul Koretz, the County of L.A. and all of our community partners for making this project a reality.”
The building comprises 49 studio apartments tailored to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental illness, alongside a unit for the resident manager. Among these units, 25 are specifically designated for those facing chronic homelessness. Amenities include a community room, public open space, case management offices, community kitchen, on-site laundry facilities, public courtyard, roof deck, and bicycle parking, ensuring residents can access comprehensive supportive services on-site.
“I am excited to welcome Pointe on La Brea to the Third District,” said Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath. “We urgently need supportive, permanent housing like Pointe on La Brea across Los Angeles County. EAH Housing is an important partner in building the housing necessary to end our homelessness and housing affordability crisis. Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to create homes for our communities experiencing homelessness.”
Pointe on La Brea stands as a Measure HHH initiative and was financed by the California Debt Limit Allocation Committee, LP Tax Credit Equity, City of Los Angeles (LAHD) HHH, and Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA), including NPLH, Measure H, MHHP, and general fund.
“We’re grateful for the City of Los Angeles and their support for Pointe on La Brea, affirming our commitment to addressing urgent affordability issues in the LA community,” shared Laura Hall, President and CEO of EAH Housing. “This project marks a significant step in our mission to foster inclusive, sustainable communities. We’re thrilled to be playing a direct role in addressing the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles and across California.”
Pointe on La Brea was constructed in partnership with FSY Architects, an award-winning architectural firm based in Los Angeles, and Westport Construction, one of the state’s leading construction companies specializing in affordable housing.
