A new mixed-use project is underway at 52 East Market Street in Venice, where part of an existing duplex will be transformed into a cafe called Market Street Cafe, along with two new artist-in-residence units and outdoor public improvements.
Led by Babak Ziai and Dean Rowbotham under 60 Market JV, LLC, the project includes a 282-square-foot addition to the ground floor and a 200-square-foot addition to the second floor, according to documents submitted to the Los Angeles Planning Department. Once completed, the two-story building will total 3,531 square feet and feature a rooftop deck, two artist-in-residence units, two guest rooms, and a restaurant on the ground floor.
Market Street Cafe will span a total of 560 square feet, comprising 272 square feet of indoor space and a 288-square-foot outdoor dining area situated in the public right-of-way. The restaurant will seat 10 patrons inside and 28 outside and will operate daily from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. A full line of alcoholic beverages will be served on-site.
The two artist-in-residence units, measuring 680 and 840 square feet respectively, will serve as joint living and work quarters. The rooftop deck will be exclusive to residential tenants. A new 24-foot-tall arcade will also be built in the public right-of-way, echoing the historic Market Street colonnade.
The development retains three existing vehicle parking spaces in a rear alley carport, along with two long-term and two short-term bicycle parking spaces. Security measures include cameras, on-site management during business hours, and a Good Neighbor Program to address community concerns. Located in a walkable, high-traffic area near Venice Beach, Market Street Cafe is positioned to become a welcoming destination that supports local artists while offering a casual, community-centered dining experience.
