Chicago-based developer CedarSt Companies has taken the next step in its West Coast expansion with the opening of its first Southern California property — The Nash, a 190-unit, seven-story mixed-use development in San Diego’s University Heights neighborhood.
The project, which broke ground in May 2022, is a bright white U-shaped structure with a setback in the center for the pool deck and recessed balconies across the facade, designed by San Diego-based architect Studio E. The ground floor facing the street is inspired by the look and function of high-end hotel lobbies, according to a news release shared with Multifamily Dive.
The coworking lounge in this area is open both to residents and to the public, and includes seating areas, complimentary Wi-Fi, a private conference room and a 2,100-square-foot restaurant with patio seating.
Units at The Nash range from studios to two-bedroom apartments, 400 to 800 square feet in size, with walk-in closets, glass rainfall showers, in-unit laundry and modern kitchens. Nearly half of the units have full balconies, while the others have Juliet balconies over sliding glass doors.
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In addition to the coworking lounge, resident amenities include a rooftop deck; a fitness center; an open-air game room; an outdoor pool and hot tub with cabanas, smart TVs and a wet bar; pet-friendly areas and outdoor kitchens. Parking is available for 152 vehicles, along with bike storage. Chicago-based ProperXPM manages the property under its FLATS brand.
CedarSt has a total of 7,000 apartments in various stages of development across eight states, valued at $4 billion, according to the release. Its West Coast pipeline makes up nearly a third of that number, with 2,225 units across nine projects at an estimated value of $956 million, according to CedarSt spokesperson Carissa Rosenthal.
Alongside San Diego and Southern California, the developer’s target West Coast markets include Las Vegas and Vancouver, Washington, according to Rosenthal.