The Future: Lucia nel Cielo

Located in the heart of the East Village Neighborhood in Downtown San Diego, Lucia nel Cielo presents the rare opportunity to purchase entitled land for a 23-story mixed-use development.  The new-age technology, features, and amenities of this project are unmatched in today’s marketplace.  Between a rooftop spa, pool, lounge and yoga lawn, robotic valet parking, and water views from the 3rd floor and up, this development will be a first in many regards for the West Coast.  Lee Irvine, as exclusive advisers, is offering this opportunity at $13,000,000.


DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO

Lucia nel Cielo and East Village are located within downtown submarket of San Diego County. Downtown San Diego serves as the cultural, financial, and central business district of the county. San Diego has been aggressive in redevelopment and in attracting new businesses and residents to the County, but more importantly the downtown core. Due to this, the county’s unemployment dropped below 5% in Q4 2015 and is projected to continue to decline as more and more companies are absorbing office space.

The Downtown Metro is comprised of eight (8) neighborhoods, all experiencing growth and new development, and all bringing their own culture to the overall landscape of the area. The neighborhoods are Columbia, the Core, Cortez Hill, East Village, Gaslamp Quarter, Horton Plaza, Little Italy and the Marina District.

With the addition of PETCO Park in 2004, downtown San Diego has steadily grown to be a thriving, 24-hour urban metropolis that has drastically changed the perspective and interest of the area. The downtown population has doubled since 2000, primarily due to the urban infill environment that has been created. Downtown San Diego’s increase in jobs and workforce is mainly attributed to the millennial generation being attracted to the city and the opportunities being created. In 2014, Forbes Magazine named San Diego as the number one city in the United States to launch a startup.

Downtown San Diego is home to more than:
• 75,000 workers
• 4,000 businesses
• Close to 90 startups
• 40,000 residents

UNIT & PROPERTY AMENITIES

PROPERTY AMENITIES
  •  Grand Lobby Entrance
  •  Interior Private Courtyard
  •  Business Center
  •  Mail Room
  •  Private Theater Room
  •  Fitness Facility
  •  Rooftop Terrace, BBQ Area, Resort Style Pool & Spa and Yoga Lawn
  •  Dog Park
  •  Private & Secured Storage
  •  Robotic Parking Structure
  •  Private Outdoor Terraces
  •  Pictures: Interior Loft & Interior Loft 2, Urban Open Space 2, Rooftop Plan
UNIT AMENITIES

  •  Platform Lofts
  •  Private Balconies with Panoramic Water Bay, & City Views
  •  In unit Washer/Dryer
  •  Large Closets
  •  Beautiful Kitchens with Stainless-Steel Appliances & Granite Countertops
  •  Can Lighting
  •  9-12 Foot Ceilings
  •  Floor to Ceiling Windows
  •  Custom Cabinetry

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Fully Entitled for Large‐Scale Multifamily Development with majority of plans complete
• Strong Locational Attributes
• Transforming Submarket with Strong Rental Demand Generators
• High Barriers to Entry with Compelling Demographics
• Save 14 months of entitlement time and $1,000,000 in fees
• Potential to purchase adjacent land for phase 2 development
• 3rd floor and up contain water views
• Located in the heart of East Village’s I.D.E.A. District in Downtown San Diego
• Blocks away from San Diego City College
• Upscale property and unit amenities




For more information contact: Sammy Cemo
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Life is Better at the Beach



305 E. Bay Avenue in Newport Beach is a well maintained 6-unit apartment complex consisting of two buildings. Set on a 2,400 square foot lot, the 3,870 square foot property offers one and two bedrooms apartment homes with beautiful interior renovations. 3 of the 6 units have been completely remodeled or are nearing fishing of remodeling. One of the only 3 story buildings in the area and offering ocean and bay views, the property has phenomenal location and excellent freeway access. 305 E. Bay Avenue is located in the highly desirable Newport Beach bay area, close to water sports, entertainment, restaurants, shopping and historic landmarks.

Laguna Beach is a seaside resort and artist community located in Southern Orange County, approximately 24 miles southeast of the county seat of Santa Ana. It’s known for having some of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California. The city is also known for its hotels, unique shops, restaurants, world famous art galleries, and art festivals. Several movies and TV shows have been filed there. The community of Laguna Beach (population 27,000) is the second oldest city in Southern Orange County, second to San Juan Capistrano. It is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, Crystal Cove on the northwest, Laguna Woods on the northeast, Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel on the east and Dana Point on the southeast. Many wealthy and progressive people have made Laguna Beach their home and added to the local culture. Much of the community’s unique identity and vitality has come from the artistic orientation of its early residents. The city of Laguna Beach was incorporated on June 29, 1972 and continues to be known as an artists’ colony and popular tourist area. The location, scenic surroundings and Mediterranean type climate ensures the city’s continued prominence. Residents of Laguna Beach enjoy the cultural tradition and resort atmosphere of a city considered to be one of the most culturally enriched communities in our nation and, over the past hundred years, has established a highly regarded reputation as an Arts Center. Each year over three million visitors come to Laguna Beach to enjoy the stunning scenic beauty, the charm of a historic town center with unique shopping and dining experiences, recreation activities and a variety of cultural arts opportunities. These attributes are interwoven into the fabric symbolizing Laguna Beach.

 The City’s annual art festivals began over 60 years ago. The renowned Pageant of the Masters, a tribute to the achievements of famous painters and sculptors, features major works of art replicated in real life tableau. The Festival of the Arts, the Sawdust Festival and Art A Fair provide a forum for the talents of several hundred artists from Southern California. The festivals also provide entertainment and employment for residents of Laguna Beach and are a part of the community’s lifestyle. The Festivals, Laguna Beach’s unique downtown shops and beach activities attract over a quarter of a million visitors to Laguna Beach during July and August with three million visiting each year. Laguna Beach is known world-wide as one of the most picturesque communities in Southern California. The city’s attractiveness is exemplified by the striking physical attributes of the Pacific Ocean and steep hillsides, prominent ridgelines, vistas, and verdant canyons portraying vast areas of open space surrounding the historic community.
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Not Only a Broker, a Newport Activist


Chris Conway, Senior Associate at Lee & Associates Irvine has been closing deals for seven years. Throughout his journey as a broker, many people have learned about who he is and the impact he has made on his community.  When Conway is not working, he is busy making a difference in hometown, Newport Beach, California.

Two years ago, Conway’s best friend of 19 years made the ultimate life sacrifice to save a swimmer in distress. His name was Ben Carlson – a natural born swimmer and expert waterman. Conway and Carlson met in high school on the water polo team and instantly became best friends. They shared a common interest of swimming, eventually both joined the storied group of Newport Beach lifeguards. They became roommates and spent their summers protecting swimmers, surfers and Newport’s numerous tourists.  

On July 6th 2014 Carlson was on duty when he saw a swimmer struggling during a very large swell in Newport Beach.  Carlson jumped off the lifeguard patrol boat and towards the man. He offered him his buoy, and then a shattering wave crashed--knocked Carlson unconscious.  The victim survived as he held on to Carlson’s buoy and was towed to shore. Carlson’s body was found three hours later.

They say the good ones go too fast, and that’s because they have the greatest impacts.  They are the ones we will never forget, but always remember. Ben Carlson was certainly a legend and his story will be remembered forever—especially thanks to the BCMSF, The Carlson Family, Conway, and their friends, who have turned this this devastation into a lifelong project that has made a stamp on Newport Beach: The Ben Carlson Memorial and Scholarship Foundation. Since its inception, the foundation has given thousands of dollars in swim lessons, scholarships and safety lessons to young children to ensure Ben’s legacy. Their most recent feat was the unveiling of a community and foundation sourced statue of Carlson himself—now he lives on to watch over Newport’s coastline forever.

We hope this story encourages you to visit The Ben Carlson Foundation’s webpage. And always remember, Ben would DID go. 
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