Construction has reached the top floor at a five-story affordable housing development near Vineland Avenue in Toluca Lake. The project at 10953 Whipple Street will contain 91 one- and two-bedroom apartments and no on-site parking.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 10953 Whipple Street, Toluca Lake
- City case
- ADM-2025-313-DB-VHCA-RED1; approved May 6, 2025
- Developer
- HVN Development
- Architect
- Stockton Architects
- Building
- Five stories with 91 apartments
- Unit mix
- 64 one-bedroom and 27 two-bedroom apartments
- Affordable housing
- 90 income-restricted apartments and one unrestricted manager’s unit
- Income levels
- Apartments reserved for households earning 30%–70% of area median income
- Parking
- No on-site vehicle parking
- Site
- Approximately 0.41 acres; City Planning records describe demolition of existing buildings
- Status
- Framing topped out as of September 15, 2026
- Availability target
- August 2027, according to HVN Development
Five stories of housing near Vineland Avenue
The wood framing now outlines the full height of the building, marking a visible construction milestone for the compact site just east of Vineland Avenue. Once complete, the development will add 91 apartments where City Planning records called for demolishing existing buildings.
State financing documents describe the apartment mix as 64 one-bedroom and 27 two-bedroom homes. Ninety of the apartments will carry income restrictions, while the remaining unit is reserved for an on-site manager.
The development does not include resident vehicle parking. Its location near Vineland Avenue places it close to bus service and neighborhood businesses, although the available project materials do not announce a dedicated transportation program for residents.
Apartments for households earning 30%–70% of area median income
The income-restricted apartments are planned for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area median income, according to an April 2025 staff report from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
Those percentages do not translate to one fixed income limit or monthly rent. Eligibility varies by household size, apartment size and the rules attached to each unit. Prospective residents should rely on the property’s eventual leasing materials for current limits, rents and application instructions.
The project received density bonus incentives allowing more housing than the property’s underlying zoning would otherwise permit. State records also show that the development was recommended for federal low-income housing tax credits and $13.85 million in tax-exempt bond financing in 2025.
A contemporary design by Stockton Architects
Stockton Architects designed the Whipple Street building. Published plans show a contemporary exterior clad primarily in white and blue painted stucco.
The project follows the model used for several other HVN developments in Los Angeles: a mid-rise building composed almost entirely of income-restricted apartments, built on a compact infill site and advanced with density bonus incentives.
What happens after topping out
Reaching the top of the framing is a milestone, not the end of construction. The building still requires exterior enclosure, mechanical and electrical work, interior finishes, inspections and final approvals before residents can move in.
HVN Development currently lists HVN on Whipple in its future-community schedule with an August 2027 availability target. That date may change, and the developer’s website does not yet show application details for the property.
People looking for income-restricted housing can monitor HVN Development’s neighborhood page, the City of Los Angeles Affordable and Accessible Housing Registry, and the Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center for future availability.
Sources
- Los Angeles City Planning: ADM-2025-313-DB-VHCA-RED1 — project description, address, applicant, approval date and case status.
- California Tax Credit Allocation Committee staff report — April 8, 2025; site area, apartment mix, affordability levels, financing and development team.
- HVN Development neighborhood schedule — accessed September 17, 2026; current August 2027 availability target for HVN on Whipple.
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